Crispy cheddar chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. This dish features tender chicken strips coated in a crispy cheddar cheese breading, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're serving them as a party snack or a weeknight dinner, these crispy cheddar chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
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CRISPY CHEDDAR CHICKEN
Make and share this Crispy Cheddar Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aunt Sukki
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast into 3 large chunks.
- In a small food processor grind up the ritz crackers.
- Pour the milk, cheese and cracker crumbs into 3 separate small pans. Toss the 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t pepper into the cracker crumbs and stir the mixture around to combine.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the milk then the cheese and finally the cracker crumbs.
- Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and lay the chicken inside the pan.
- Sprinkle the dried parsley over the chicken.
- Cover the pan with tin foil and bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove the tin foil, bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the edges of the chicken are golden brown and crispy.
- Into a medium sized sauce pan combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and butter with a whisk. Stir it over medium high heat until the sauce is nice and hot. Serve over the chicken.
CRISPY CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by mjohnmeyer
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 400. 2. Place the milk, cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow dishes. First dip each tender into the milk, then the cheddar cheese and finally the breadcrumbs. 3. Place each tender on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the tenders with foil. 4. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil. Baste with the melted butter, and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and coating is golden brown. 5. While chicken is cooking, place the Progresso Cooking Sauce into a small saucepan and simmer until reduced by half. Remove chicken from the oven and place on platter. Spoon sauce over chicken and top with fresh parsley. navywifecook.com
EASY CHEDDAR-FLAVORED CHICKEN TENDERS
A quick and easy chicken entree that everyone will love! I left out the pepper due to a family allergy. We still enjoyed it.
Provided by Raylyn Sophia Haggan
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Move an oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Brush a large, shallow baking pan with oil.
- Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a wide, shallow bowl and stir in pepper.
- Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated. Dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, without crowding, in the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 815.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS
These crispy chicken tenders were so simple to make and were loved by my whole family! Dip in your favorite sauce or enjoy just as they are.
Provided by Hedz
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Mix panko, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper together well.
- Beat egg in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken tenders into the egg mixture, then dredge in the panko mixture. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crispy on the outside and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 456.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CRISPY CHEDDAR CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Pagingdrstarling
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast into 3 large pieces, like a chicken tender. In a small food processor add the Ritz crackers and pulse until they are crumbs. I three separate shallow bowls, add the milk, cheese and cracker crumbs. Cake pans work well. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper into the cracker crumbs and stir the mixture around to combine. Dip each piece of chicken into the milk then the cheese. Press the cheese into the chicken with your fingers. Then, coat the cheesy chicken with cracker crumbs. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and place the coated chicken inside the pan. Sprinkle dried parsley over the chicken. Cover the pan with foil and bake at 400°F. for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the edges of the chicken are golden brown and crispy. While the chicken is baking, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and butter in a medium size sauce pan. Stir with a whisk until the sauce is smooth. Continue stirring over medium high heat until the sauce is nice and hot. Serve over the chicken.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the chicken tenders.
- Make sure the chicken tenders are evenly coated in the breadcrumb mixture. This will help them to cook evenly and get nice and crispy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken tenders. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the chicken tenders immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Crispy cheddar chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can make these tasty chicken tenders that the whole family will love.
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