5 from 18 votes
Baked Bacon Cheddar Chicken Tenders
Baked Bacon Cheddar Chicken Tenders feature boneless, skinless chicken coated in a mixture of crispy cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and panko breadcrumbs. The chicken is lightly coated with egg to help the topping adhere, then baked until golden and cooked through. Topped with green onions and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, these tenders offer a crunchy, savory option for an easy meal or appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
Servings
Calories:
566 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Bacon diced into pieces, fully cooked
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, blend
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- 1 egg large
- 1 to 1.25 pounds chicken tenders boneless skinless
- green onions for garnishing
- ranch dressing blue cheese dressing, etc. for serving if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
- Cook the bacon according to the package directions. Tip - Save time and use fully precooked bacon that you can heat in the microwave in 1 minute. Dice bacon into small pieces and place into a large ziptop plastic bag.
- To the bag add the panko, cheese, salt, pepper; set bag aside.
- To a medium bowl, add the egg, lightly beat it with a fork, add the chicken, and toss and flip chicken with the fork so all pieces are coated evenly.
- Remove chicken from the bowl using the fork (discard excess egg), drop it into the plastic bag, seal bag, and toss and shake bag to evenly coat the chicken.
- Place chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced. If there is excess bacon or panko in the bag, use your fingers to push it onto the chicken in sparsely coated areas.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, flip midway through to ensure even cooking. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately with your favorite sauce if desired. Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months, noting that reheated chicken will not retain it's crispiness.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
(106%)
Cholesterol
259mg
(86%)
Sodium
1236mg
(52%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 259mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1236mg | 52% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.