Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are juicy chicken strips coated in a creamy cheddar mixture, topped with crispy turkey bacon, and baked to perfection. They’re quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for low-carb and high-protein meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed turkey bacon (pre-cooked)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line or grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix cheddar cheese, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken tenders on the baking sheet and evenly spread the cheese mixture on top.
- Sprinkle crushed turkey bacon over the coated chicken and press gently to adhere.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked perfectly.
- For crispier turkey bacon, lightly pan-fry it before crushing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg