Best Cheesy Chicken Tenders Recipes

Baked Chicken Tenders image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

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.

Cheesy Chicken Strips image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers, crushed (1 cup)
1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 egg
Barbecue sauce, ketchup or ranch dressing, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray.
Cut chicken lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips. Mix crushed crackers and cheese in large resealable plastic bag. Beat egg in large bowl; add chicken strips to egg and toss to coat. Remove chicken from egg, allowing excess to drip off; place chicken in bag of cracker mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat evenly with cracker mixture. Place chicken strips in single layer in pan.
Bake uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 7 mg

Oven Baked Cheez-It Chicken Tenders image

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).