Crunchy Baked Cheese Cracker Chicken Tenders

In this easy chicken tender recipe, an otherwise unhealthy kid favorite gets a fit-friendly makeover to please moms and children alike. Instead of deep fried chicken fingers dripping with fatty oil, these healthier baked chicken tenders are coated in cheesy cracker crumbs and baked to create a tender and crunchy bite. Most kids probably won’t know the difference between this trimmed recipe and the deep-fried version, and the recipe is so easy they can actually help you make it. Dinner will be on the table in minutes when everyone wants a quick, kid-friendly dinner option.

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Crunchy Baked Cheese Chicken Tenders SERVES: 3

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2014-08-15 11:43:19
Ingredients
2/3 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs 2/3 cup cheese crackers, crushed 2 teaspoons melted butter 2 large eggs, beaten Salt and pepper 1 pound chicken tenders Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat toaster oven to 450°F. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese cracker crumbs and butter. Stir to coat evenly. Place crumb mixture on a plate. Mix eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Dip chicken tenders in eggs and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place on greased pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, turning once. Serve with barbecue sauce for dipping.
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