Description
These Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with savory cheddar and crispy bacon. Baked to golden perfection, they make an irresistible dish for both kids and adults. Perfect for a quick dinner or party snack, these tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8–10 pieces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken Tenders: Dip each chicken tender first into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it sticks.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Top each tender with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders hot with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy this cheesy, savory delight!
Notes
- For an even crispier texture, broil the tenders for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- You can swap out cheddar for other cheeses like mozzarella or gouda for a different twist.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing or honey mustard for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Comfort Food, Kid-Friendly
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (of 8-10 tenders)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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