Cheesy Chicken Tenders with Ranch
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Category
Main
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
381
Indulgent flavor meets outrageous crunch. Primal Kitchen paired up with LesserEvil to bring you cheesy chicken tenders dipped in no-seed-oil ranch. It's the chicken tender mashup you didn't know you needed.
Author:Primal Kitchen + LesserEvil
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cut into 5-6 strips each
- ½ bag of LesserEvil Cowboy Cheddar Cheezmos
½ cup (120 ml) flour (see Recipe Note)
½ tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
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Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
In a food processor, pulse the Cheezmos until they form fine crumbs. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
In a second shallow bowl, combine the flour, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. In a third bowl, add the beaten eggs.
First, dredge each chicken strip in the seasoned flour. Then dip it in the egg mixture. Finally, coat it with the Cheezmos crumbs, pressing lightly so the crumbs stick well. Place the coated chicken strip on the prepared wire rack.
Spray the chicken strips lightly with avocado oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.
Recipe Note
- For a gluten-free option, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix for the flour.
- For a spicy kick, use LesserEvil Blazin' Hot Cheddar Cheezmos to coat the tenders.
- Nutrition info calculated using Cronometer with 2 tablespoons ranch dressing per serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories per serving
- 381
- Carbs
- 15.8 grams
- Fat
- 18.5 grams
- Protein
- 35.2 grams
Think chicken tenders are just for the kids' menu? No way! These chicken tenders are kid and adult approved. The cheesy exterior delivers on both crunch and flavor thanks to LesserEvil Cheezmos, made with certified organic ingredients like organic avocado oil, organic cheddar cheese, and organic buttermilk. When you dip them in Primal Kitchen's no-seed-oil ranch, it's a match made in real food heaven.
More ways to enjoy Cheesy Chicken Tenders:
- Cut them into bite-sized pieces and serve over a caesar salad with a side of french fries. (Did someone say girl dinner?)
- Make a double batch and include them on your next game day charcuterie board.
- Wrap them in a grain-free tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, plus extra ranch dressing for dipping.
