Description
Crack chicken tenders elevate classic comfort food with irresistible flavors from scratch. Crispy, seasoned chicken delivers a mouthwatering experience guaranteed to satisfy home cooks and casual diners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken tenders
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup (115 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to a robust 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Flavor Infusion: Massage chicken tenders with olive oil and ranch seasoning, ensuring each morsel is comprehensively coated with the aromatic blend.
- Strategic Arrangement: Position the seasoned chicken tenders in a single, uncrowded layer across the prepared baking sheet, allowing optimal heat circulation and even cooking.
- Cheese and Bacon Enhancement: Lavishly distribute shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the chicken, creating a decadent and indulgent topping that promises rich, savory complexity.
- Roasting Finale: Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, tracking the internal temperature until the chicken reaches a safe 165F (75C) and the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crust, simultaneously crisping the bacon to perfection.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the surface, introducing a vibrant burst of color and fresh flavor, then serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot and irresistibly aromatic.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Ensure chicken tenders are spread in a single layer without touching to guarantee even cooking and crispy edges.
- Seasoning Pro Tip: Massage ranch seasoning and olive oil thoroughly into chicken for maximum flavor penetration and consistent taste in every bite.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches exactly 165F (75C) for food safety without drying out the meat.
- Bacon Crispiness Hack: Pre-cook bacon slightly before crumbling to enhance crunchiness and prevent soggy texture when baked with chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 504
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1152 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 139 mg