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Craving something crispy and delicious without the fuss? These oven-baked parmesan ranch chicken tenders are super easy, ready in under 40 minutes, and way better than takeout!

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Chicken tenders on a baking sheet with ketchup and ranch dressing on the side.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 4
Preparation Level: Beginner +

What You’ll Love

  • Texture: The texture is perfectly crispy on the outside with juicy, tender chicken on the inside.
  • Taste: The taste is packed with flavor and has a golden, crunchy coating thatโ€™s seasoned perfectly.
  • Ease: Theyโ€™re super easy to makeโ€”just coat the chicken in the buttermilk and breadcrumb mixtures, pop them in the oven, and theyโ€™re ready in under 40 minutes!
  • Tip: For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
Chicken tenders on a cooking sheet. There is a fork on the side.

Ingredients

  • Chicken tenderloins
  • Buttermilk (or milk)
  • Egg, beaten
  • Greek yogurt
  • Grated parmesan cheese
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Ranch seasoning
  • Rosemary

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by adding your buttermilk and beaten egg to a small mixing bowl. Next, add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and mix well. Grab another bowl, add the Panko, parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, and rosemary, and mix well.

Dredge the chicken into the buttermilk mixture and then over into the breadcrumb mixture.

Uncooked chicken tenders on a cookie sheet.

Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper and add the chicken tenders. Make sure to space them out so they get toasty as they bake. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Chicken tenders should reach a temperature of 165 degrees according to the USDA.

Chicken tenders on a cookie sheet.
Chicken tenders on a cookie sheet.
Chicken tenders on a baking sheet with ketchup and ranch dressing on the side.

Parmesan Ranch Chicken Tenders

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Craving something crispy and delicious without the fuss? These oven-baked parmesan ranch chicken tenders are super easy, ready in under 40 minutes, and way better than takeout!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 494 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • ยฝ cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 4 ounces Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 ounce packet of dry ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary crushed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add the buttermilk, beaten egg, and Greek yogurt to a bowl and mix well.
  • In another bowl, add the parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, Ranch seasonings, and rosemary and mix.
  • Dredge the chicken tenderloins in the milk mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture. Place them on a cooking sheet with room between each tenderloin. (You might need two cooking sheets).
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

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Notes

Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 63gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 1399mgPotassium: 1010mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 332mgIron: 2mg
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