Kick your taste buds into high gear with our tantalizing oven-baked onion ranch chicken tenders! These succulent chicken tenders are coated in a delectable blend of crispy panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a secret ingredient that takes them to the next level: a packet of tangy ranch dressing mix. Baked to golden perfection, these chicken tenders are incredibly juicy and flavorful.
Accompanying these chicken tenders are three tantalizing dipping sauces that will elevate your dining experience. The classic ranch dressing is a must-have, providing a creamy and tangy complement to the chicken. For a spicy kick, try the fiery buffalo sauce that will set your taste buds ablaze. And for those who love the creamy richness of blue cheese, the blue cheese dressing is an absolute delight. Each sauce adds a unique dimension of flavor, making every bite an explosion of taste.
But the culinary journey doesn't end there! This comprehensive article also features additional chicken tender recipes that will satisfy every craving. Indulge in the zesty lemon pepper chicken tenders, where a zesty blend of lemon and pepper creates a refreshing and tangy flavor. If you're a fan of bold and smoky flavors, the BBQ chicken tenders are a must-try, coated in a mouthwatering homemade BBQ sauce that will leave you craving more. And for those who love the simplicity of classic flavors, the honey mustard chicken tenders are a perfect choice, featuring a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce that is sure to please.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your taste buds and leave you craving more.
BAKED RANCH CHICKEN
Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken made easy! Using only 5 ingredients, you can create a yummy chicken dinner in just over 30 minutes. Simple, delicious and perfect for your weekly rotation.
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Dinner Lunch Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prep Dredge: In a shallow plate, combine the ranch dressing mix with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Place the mayo in another shallow plate.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge the chicken breasts first through mayo on both sides, then through the breadcrumb mixture. Place into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 breast, Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
{OVEN-BAKED} RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS
These Oven Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders are baked in the oven instead of fried. These chicken tenders are marinated with ranch dressing, giving this homemade chicken tender recipe incredible flavor! They're a total crowd pleaser.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Main Course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large zippered bag, pour in ranch dressing and milk. Add in all 12 chicken tenders, zip up the bag (squeezing out all excess air), and shake or massage the bag until all tenders are coated with ranch dressing. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees and line a large baking dish with foil (9x13 or 9x11 dish). Drizzle 2 Tbsp of oil over the bottom of the pan.
- In a large zippered bag, add Bisquick, RawSpiceBar paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add marinated chicken tenders into the bag, zip up, and shake until all tenders are coated.
- Place chicken flat in the baking dish, making sure none of the tenders are touching each other. Drizzle 2 Tbsp of oil over the tops of the chicken.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes (or until the underside of the chicken is golden brown), then carefully flip the chicken over, and bake for another 9-10 minutes.
- Serve with extra ranch, barbecue sauce, or any other sauce if desired.
- Enjoy!
EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
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
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
HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS (NO BREADING)
Easy healthy baked chicken tenderloins without breading and with a dry rub that cook in just 10 mins! Dip in your favorite sauce or use in recipes.
Provided by Jen @ Whole Lotta Yum
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400F and put the oven rack in the center position.
- Lay the raw chicken on a baking sheet.
- Brush one side of the chicken tenders with olive oil or the melted butter.
- Sprinkle chicken rub on the side that was just brushed with oil or melted butter.
- Flip the chicken tenders over and continue brushing with the oil or butter and sprinkle the 2nd side with chicken rub.
- Bake the chicken for a total of 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes, if desired but not required, and then continue cooking on the other side until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes until serving.
RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS
Chicken seasoned with dry ranch mix, then breaded and baked, makes for some tasty tenders! For a more intense ranch flavor, serve with additional ranch dressing for dipping.
Provided by Melissa Conger
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in 9x13-inch baking dish and let melt in the preheating oven.
- Slice chicken breast against the grain into thin strips.
- Place ranch dressing mix in a small bowl. Whisk egg and milk together in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken strip in ranch dressing mix, then coat in egg mixture and cover with bread crumbs; arrange in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently turn chicken pieces over and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes longer.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 188.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1372.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BAKED CHICKEN AND ONIONS
Serve this healthy baked-chicken dish with our Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place sliced onions and chicken pieces in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or roasting pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange chicken, skin sides up, on top of onions; sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake, tossing onions and basting chicken occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.
OVEN BAKED ONION RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS
This recipe is almost identical to Kittencal's Easy and Delicious Ranch-Parmesan Chicken (Recipe #200296). I used all the same spices. I had chicken tenders left after I used up all of the seasoned breading from her recipe (because I wasn't using the size she stated in the recipe) so I mixed more using Frenches Brand French Fried Onions instead of the parmesan cheese and everyone loved them. She had the option of using less spices and you can do that with this one if you want, but we liked it with the full teaspoon of spices. Also due to the onions being fried, I left the butter off of the Onion Ranch batch because there was enough fat from the onions to brown nicely. As Kittencal said, you can marinate your chicken in the ranch dressing 2 -24 hours (highly recommend it because it was wonderful). I marinated mine for 18 hours. Prep time does not include marinating, but is longer than Kittencal's because of the smaller, more numerous pieces taking longer to coat.
Provided by SwoR8193
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 29m
Yield 20-30 chicken tenders, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 400° F with rack in lowest position.
- Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch or larger foil lined baking sheet.
- Place the fried onions in a shallow bowl and crush them until they are about the size of your panko bread crumbs. I used an absorbant paper towel to crush them to remove some of the excess oil.
- Add the panko, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder to the crushed onions and mix together.
- Dip the chicken into the ranch to coat and allow excess to drip off.
- Coat in the onion and panko mixture.
- Place in a single layer on the greased baking sheet. Do not use a smaller baking sheet to prevent soggy chicken coating.
- Bake uncovered for 7 minutes turn and cook until done. Usually another 7 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the tenderloins. This will take longer if you use full size chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 882.9, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 43.9
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken tenders: This will make the chicken tenders cook more evenly and quickly.
- Cut the chicken tenders into uniform sizes: This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Use a good quality onion ranch dressing: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the chicken tenders.
- Bake the chicken tenders at a high temperature: This will help them to get crispy and golden brown.
- Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
Oven-baked onion ranch chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these oven-baked onion ranch chicken tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!
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