Best Ranch Chicken Tenders Recipes

CRISPY PARMESAN-RANCH CHICKEN BREASTS (STRIPS OR TENDERS)

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish mix together the cornflake crumbs with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder (if using) black pepper and dry ranch dressing mix.
• Place the melted butter in a shallow dish.
• Coat the chicken breast or strips into the melted butter, then roll into the cornflake mixture.
• Place in prepared baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (strips or tenders or chicken strips might take less time).

RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS

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.

RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup ranch dressing and the basil. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place bread crumbs. Dip chicken into ranch dressing mixture. Place chicken in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve with additional ranch dressing.

CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS WITH RANCH DIPPING SAUCE #RSC

Steps:

• Make the Ranch Spinach Dip first to give the flavors a chance to marry and chill.
• Cook the spinach as package directs, then put in a drainer and squeeze out all the moisture, then wrap a clean towel around and squeeze out the excess moisture, set aside.
• Next chop the shallots you want about 1/3 a cup here.
• Chop the fresh chives.
• Chop the water chestnuts, or buy them that way.
• Put the cream cheese in a medium bowl and add the ranch dressing, whip with a electric mixer to combine.
• Then add the water chestnuts, spinach, shallot, chives and pepper.
• Mix well, cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Pre heat your fryer to 375°.
• Meanwhile, put the flour and cayenne in one shallow plate.
• Put the eggs and water in a second plate and whip to combine.
• In a third shallow plate (I use a pie plate) Combine the bread crumbs, parmeaean cheese, pepper, ranch dip mix, lemon zest, thyme and oregano.
• Cut the chicken breasts into strips 1 inch wide and about 3 to 4 inches long.
• Put chicken in a plastic bag and pound out to flatten a little.
• This will make them cook faster and more evenly.
• Dredge the chicken first in the flour, then dip in the egg wash, and roll in the seasoned bread crumbs.
• Drop small amounts into the hot fat and fry about 4 to 5 minutes or until golden and crispy internal temp is 150 °and juices run clear.
• Serve hot with the Ranch Spinach Dipping Sauce.

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the brine: Combine the water, salt, sugar, bay leaf, garlic, pepper and lemon in a large stock pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and let simmer until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
• When done, remove from the heat, add the ice cubes and stir until the liquid is chilled. Add the buttermilk and pickle juice. Stir well then pour enough brine over the chicken tenders in a large bowl to submerge them. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Make the seasoned flour: Combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
• Make the panko breading: Take half of the panko breadcrumbs and pulse in a food processor until fine. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
• Make the seasoning: Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, mix well and set aside.
• Prepare the chicken tenders: Remove the chicken tenders from the brine and pat dry. Set up a breading station with the seasoned flour, egg wash and panko breading. Working with 1 or 2 tenders at a time, lightly coat in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg wash, then place in the panko breading. Cover the tender in the breading then firmly press the tender flat with your palm to an even 1/4 inch thick. Flip and press again as needed to achieve even thickness and breading.
• Preheat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the chicken tenders, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oil to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season the tenders evenly all over with the seasoning and serve with the dipping sauce.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined and creamy in texture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 5 days.

YOGURT RANCH DRESSING MARINATED CHICKEN LEGS AND TENDERS

Steps:

• Dressing: Combine the yogurt and milk in a medium bowl. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate.
• Wash and dry the chicken pieces and coat them in the dressing.
• Heat a couple of inches of frying oil in a large Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. The oil is ready when rapid bubbles surround the handle of a wooden spoon when submerged in the oil.
• Put the flour in large double-bagged paper sack and add the mustard, poultry seasoning or thyme, paprika, turmeric and cayenne. Add the chicken tenders and shake to coat them in the flour. Using tongs add the chicken to the hot oil. Tenders will fry in 7 to 8 minutes time while you bread the 6 drummers. Remove the tenders to a cooling rack and add the drummers, they will take about 12 minutes for the juices to run clear. Remove the drummers to the cooling rack and season all of the chicken with salt while still hot.
• Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and serve it at room temperature or cold with hot sauce and honey for topping. Pickles, celery, carrot sticks and salted radishes make crunchy accompaniments.

CRUNCHY RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place corn flake crumbs, flour and eggs each into individual shallow bowls. Add ranch dressing mix to flour; stir until combined.
• Coat each chicken tender with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten egg. Press into corn flake crumbs.
• Melt Saute Express® squares in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat just until bubbles begin to form.
• Place coated chicken tenders into skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Serve with ranch dressing.

OVEN BAKED ONION RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS

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.

AIR FRYER CHEDDAR RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS

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AIR FRYER RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS | HIDDEN VALLEY® RANCH

Steps:

• Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set the air fryer to 400°F.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper, to taste. On a plate, mix the panko crumbs with the ranch seasoning mix.
• Dip each chicken tender into the eggs, then press into the panko, making sure to coat all sides. Spray the tenders with olive oil spray (or other oil spray) on both sides.
• In batches (you'll get 4-6 per basket), cook the chicken tenders for about 6-8 minutes on each side, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is crisp and golden. Serve immediately with ranch dressing, for dipping.