Description
Crispy and flavorful Cornbread Crusted Chicken Tenders baked to perfection. This easy recipe uses a cornbread mix and ranch seasoning for a delicious twist on classic chicken tenders, making a perfect family-friendly meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lb chicken tenders
Coating
- 1 (8.5-oz) package cornbread mix (Jiffy)
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken tenders evenly with a crispy crust.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Place the flour in a shallow pan or plate. In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs until smooth. In a third shallow dish, combine the cornbread mix and ranch dressing mix thoroughly.
- Coat Chicken: Take each chicken tender and coat it first in the flour, shaking off any excess flour. Next, dip the floured chicken tender into the whisked egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken tender evenly in the cornbread and ranch mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating well.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet. Ensure they are spaced out slightly to allow for even cooking and crisping.
- Spray and Bake: Lightly spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip chicken tenders halfway through baking and re-spray with cooking spray.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or barbecue sauce.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Can substitute the ranch mix with your favorite seasoning blend if desired.
