Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders
Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders deliver a crunchy breadcrumb exterior with a tangy ranch kick and juicy chicken inside. The buttery coating helps the seasoning bloom, giving each bite a rich, herby flavor. Serve these tenders hot for a casual weeknight dinner, game-day platter, or kid-friendly meal with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put the butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and let it melt in the oven as it heats.
- 2
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, slicing against the grain.
- 3
Put the ranch dressing mix in a small bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Put the bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- 4
Dredge each chicken strip in the ranch dressing mix, then coat it in the egg mixture, and cover it with bread crumbs; place in the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken pieces over and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes more.
- 6
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 513.05 kcal High 26%
- Protein 33.36 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 46.71 g 17%
- Total Fat 20.94 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 9.39 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 240.68 mg High 80%
- Sodium 992.58 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.25 g --
- Added Sugars 1.55 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 46.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 375.68 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 123.01 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.59 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Ranch Coated Chicken Tenders is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Ranch Dressing Mix, and Skin On Boneless Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 513.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Ranch Dressing Mix, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 513.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders healthy?
- Crispy Ranch-Coated Chicken Tenders has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 513.05 calories and 33.36 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 992.58 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.39 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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