Cheez-It Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
4.4
120 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
626 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheez-It Chicken Tenders
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Ready in 15 minutes and so CRISPY thanks to a Cheez-It Cracker coating! If you like Cheez-Its, you're going to LOVE this recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cheez-it crackers use regular rather than low-fat
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
- ranch dressing blue cheese dressing, ketchup, etc. for serving if desired
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
- To a large ziptop storage bag add the Cheez-It's, seal bag and crush the crackers with your fist from the outside until you have fine crumbs. Tip - Roll a rolling pin, beer bottle, soda can, or something similar over the bag to pulverize the crumbs easily. I don't find it necessary to dirty my food processor for this task.
- Unzip the bag, add the panko, stir to combine; set bag aside.
- To a medium bowl, add the egg, salt, pepper, lightly beat the egg 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. Tip - Take the excess crumbs that are in the bag and use your fingers or a spoon to firmly push them onto the chicken in any sparsely coated areas.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, flip midway through cooking if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dip or dressing if desired.
Notes
- 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 its crispiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
626kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
1291mg
(54%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1291mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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