baked cheez-it chicken tenders

Buffalo, NY
Updated on Feb 5, 2013

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!!

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

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders pounded out
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 - whisked egg
  • - few dashes hot sauce
  • 1-2 cup crushed cheeze-its
  • - olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill

How To Make baked cheez-it chicken tenders

  • Step 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
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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