4.8 from 12 votes
Jalapeno Ranch Chicken Tenders
Crispy, crunchy Jalapeno Ranch Chicken Tenders will make your mouth happy! This is THE fried chicken recipe you’ve been waiting for!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 9 tenders
Calories: 308 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 boneless skinless chicken tenders (see note)
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup jalapeño ranch dressing plus more for dipping
- vegetable oil for frying
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet so that it comes up the sides about 1/4 inch. Place over medium-high heat.
- Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl. Pour the jalapeno ranch dressing into another shallow bowl and spread it out a bit.
- Dip the chicken tenders first in the dressing until coated on all sides. Then dip it into the bread crumbs mixture until evenyl breaded.
- Carefully place the coated chicken tenders into the hot oil. (Do not overcrowd the pan - work in batches.) Cook for 6 minutes, and then flip the chicken tenders. Cook for another 4-6 minutes until cooked through to 165 degrees F internal temperature.
- Use tongs to remove the tenders to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Serve warm on a platter with more jalapeno ranch dressing for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley and jalapeno slice if desired.
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Notes
- You can also use 3 large chicken breasts - each cut into 3 large strips instead of chicken tenders.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tender
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
457mg
(19%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9tenders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tender | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.