Best 7 Baked Cheez It Chicken Tenders Recipes

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**Introducing Baked Cheez-It Chicken Tenders: A Crispy, Crunchy, and Flavorful Delight**

Prepare to indulge in a culinary adventure with our Baked Cheez-It Chicken Tenders, a tantalizing dish that combines the irresistible crunch of Cheez-Its with the tender and juicy goodness of chicken. These chicken tenders are not just your average chicken nuggets; they're coated in a flavorful blend of crushed Cheez-Its, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, creating a crispy and golden-brown outer layer that shatters with every bite. Inside, the chicken remains moist and succulent, ensuring a delightful contrast of textures. Whether you're looking for a fun and easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Baked Cheez-It Chicken Tenders are sure to satisfy your cravings. Our recipe includes variations for both air fryer and oven baking methods, so you can choose the cooking technique that best suits your kitchen setup. Additionally, we've included a step-by-step guide with helpful tips and tricks to ensure perfect results every time. Get ready to experience a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite of these irresistible Cheez-It Chicken Tenders.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEEZ IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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These Cheez-it Chicken Tenders come out perfectly crispy every time!

Provided by Wendie

Categories     Dinner

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10-12 chicken tenders, about 3 pounds
2/3 cup Mayo*
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups crushed Cheese Nips or Cheez-Its
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
non stick cooking spray
Ranch dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Crush Crackers by placing them in a Ziplock bag and rolling over the bag with a rolling pin or by placing them in a food processor for 1-2 minutes (be careful not to over processor them).
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and then add the melted butter in and mix well.
  • Rinse and pat the tenders dry
  • Spray a wire cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a cookie sheet
  • Brush the mayo on the chicken tenders, be sure to coat both side evenly, then place the chicken in the Cheese crumbs mixture and press firmly to make sure the coating sticks.
  • Put chicken tenders on a wire cooling rack This helps the heat to circulate all the way around the chicken to ensure crispness.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden in color and juices run clear
  • **you can substitute mayo for sour cream or greek yogurt

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1590 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 147 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 111 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, SaturatedFat 33 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 grams, Sodium 3336 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 71 grams unsaturated fat

BAKED CHEEZ-IT CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-48726

Number Of Ingredients 14

Chicken Tenders:
3 cups cheese crackers, such as Cheez-Its, ground into crumbs
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken tenders (7 to 8 tenders)
Dijon Sauce:
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil, then place a wire rack on top. For the chicken tenders: Mix the cracker crumbs and Parmesan together in a large bowl. In a shallow dish, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar and some salt and pepper. Sprinkle the chicken tenders with a little salt and pepper and then place them, one by one, in the mayonnaise mixture. Scrape off excess mayonnaise and then roll the tenders in the crumb mixture to coat. As you go, place the coated tenders on the wire rack. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 25 minutes. Let cool on the rack for 5 minutes. For the Dijon sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, honey, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and lump free. Transfer the chicken tenders to a serving platter. Serve with the Dijon sauce.

OVEN BAKED CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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This came out of a cookbook I bought for my daughter... but I have to admit that I really like it too! It's a great recipe for your kids to help you make, and they think it's so cool to cook with Cheez-it's!

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups Cheez-It crackers (or similar, small cheddar flavored crackers)
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
nonstick cooking spray (such as Pam)
1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless skinless breasts, cut into strips)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil (or silpat if you have it).
  • Place the Cheez-it's in a zip-lock baggie and give it to your kid to play catch, touch football, whatever. Smack the back a few times with a rolling pin... get the cheese-it's crushed, but don't worry if there are some larger pieces. Pour into a shallow bowl or plate.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the water. Whisk together until combined well. (something else your child can do!).
  • Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then roll around in the crushed Cheez-it's (kids love this part!)
  • Place on the cookie sheet, continue until all the chicken is coated.
  • Lightly spray all coated chicken with the cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350°F about 15 -20 minutes (start checking the smaller ones after 10 minutes. I always pull them out as they get cooked through so that the smallest isn't incinerated by the time the largest piece is done cooking).

BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cheese crackers, such as Cheez-Its, ground into crumbs
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken tenders (7 to 8 tenders)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil, then place a wire rack on top.
  • For the chicken tenders: Mix the cracker crumbs and Parmesan together in a large bowl. In a shallow dish, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar and some salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the chicken tenders with a little salt and pepper and then place them, one by one, in the mayonnaise mixture. Scrape off excess mayonnaise and then roll the tenders in the crumb mixture to coat. As you go, place the coated tenders on the wire rack.
  • Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 25 minutes. Let cool on the rack for 5 minutes.
  • For the Dijon sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, honey, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and lump free.
  • Transfer the chicken tenders to a serving platter. Serve with the Dijon sauce.

CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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This is my own take on Cheez-It Chicken. The ingredients add flavor to the chicken and keep it moist, but aren't as spicy as some other recipes posted on here.

Provided by coconutcream

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chicken tenders
2 cups Cheez-It crackers
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Crush Cheez-Its with the pepper and garlic salt in a food processor until the texture resembles coarse bread crumbs.
  • Place in a medium bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • Use a knife to spread a thin coat of mayonnaise on both sides of the chicken tenders; dunk them in the cracker mixture, using a spoon to help thoroughly coat the chicken.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet and cook for 22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 461.1, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 35.9

EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!

Provided by Tarryn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

vegetable cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®)
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch strips lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
  • Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BAKED CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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I came up with this recipe when I realized I was outta breadcrumbs. Looking in my pantry I came across cheez-its and they were a hit!!

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb chicken tenders pounded out
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 whisked egg
few dashes hot sauce
1-2 c crushed cheeze-its
olive oil
1/4 tsp dried dill

Steps:

  • 1. First pound down chicken tenders. S&P Mix butter milk egg and dash of hot pepper sauce (franks) Add chicken to milk bath and refridgerate for 1 hour
  • 2. Meanwhile in food processer crush fine cheez-its with 1/4tsp dried dill. Put on large platter. Drain chicken one by one evenly coat and press cheeze-its.
  • 3. In 425 degree preheated oven. Place chicken on large baking sheet, drizzle w/olive oil. Bake 7mins flip and bake another 7-9min til golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce of choice. Dill dip fantastic or ranch.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken tenders are evenly coated, pat them dry with paper towels before dredging them in the Cheez-It crumbs.
  • Use a shallow baking dish to ensure the chicken tenders cook evenly and do not overcrowd the pan.
  • For a crispy coating, preheat the oven to a high temperature (450°F) before baking the chicken tenders.
  • To prevent the Cheez-It crumbs from burning, keep an eye on the chicken tenders while they are baking and remove them from the oven once they are golden brown.
  • Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked Cheez-It Chicken Tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick weeknight meal. The crispy Cheez-It coating adds a unique and flavorful touch to the chicken tenders, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve chicken, give Baked Cheez-It Chicken Tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!

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