Ranch Chicken Tenders

Chicken seasoned with dry ranch mix, then breaded and baked, makes for some tasty tenders! For a more intense ranch flavor, serve with additional ranch dressing for dipping.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 462 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
• ¾ cup plain bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in 9x13-inch baking dish and let melt in the preheating oven.

Step 2

Slice chicken breast against the grain into thin strips.

Step 3

Place ranch dressing mix in a small bowl. Whisk egg and milk together in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.

Step 4

Dredge each chicken strip in ranch dressing mix, then coat in egg mixture and cover with bread crumbs; arrange in the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently turn chicken pieces over and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes longer.

Step 6

Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.