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baked cheez-it chicken tenders

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
@2sweetinc
Buffalo, NY

I came up with this recipe when I realized I was outta breadcrumbs. Looking in my pantry I came across cheez-its and they were a hit!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For baked cheez-it chicken tenders

  • 2 lb
    chicken tenders pounded out
  • 1 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1
    whisked egg
  • few dashes hot sauce
  • 1-2 c
    crushed cheeze-its
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried dill

How To Make baked cheez-it chicken tenders

  • 1
    First pound down chicken tenders. S&P Mix butter milk egg and dash of hot pepper sauce (franks) Add chicken to milk bath and refridgerate for 1 hour
  • 2
    Meanwhile in food processer crush fine cheez-its with 1/4tsp dried dill. Put on large platter. Drain chicken one by one evenly coat and press cheeze-its.
  • 3
    In 425 degree preheated oven. Place chicken on large baking sheet, drizzle w/olive oil. Bake 7mins flip and bake another 7-9min til golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce of choice. Dill dip fantastic or ranch.
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