Best Easy Cheez It Chicken Fingers Recipes

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OVEN BAKED CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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This came out of a cookbook I bought for my daughter... but I have to admit that I really like it too! It's a great recipe for your kids to help you make, and they think it's so cool to cook with Cheez-it's!

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups Cheez-It crackers (or similar, small cheddar flavored crackers)
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
nonstick cooking spray (such as Pam)
1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless skinless breasts, cut into strips)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil (or silpat if you have it).
  • Place the Cheez-it's in a zip-lock baggie and give it to your kid to play catch, touch football, whatever. Smack the back a few times with a rolling pin... get the cheese-it's crushed, but don't worry if there are some larger pieces. Pour into a shallow bowl or plate.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the water. Whisk together until combined well. (something else your child can do!).
  • Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then roll around in the crushed Cheez-it's (kids love this part!)
  • Place on the cookie sheet, continue until all the chicken is coated.
  • Lightly spray all coated chicken with the cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350°F about 15 -20 minutes (start checking the smaller ones after 10 minutes. I always pull them out as they get cooked through so that the smallest isn't incinerated by the time the largest piece is done cooking).

CHEEZ IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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These Cheez-it Chicken Tenders come out perfectly crispy every time!

Provided by Wendie

Categories     Dinner

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10-12 chicken tenders, about 3 pounds
2/3 cup Mayo*
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups crushed Cheese Nips or Cheez-Its
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
non stick cooking spray
Ranch dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Crush Crackers by placing them in a Ziplock bag and rolling over the bag with a rolling pin or by placing them in a food processor for 1-2 minutes (be careful not to over processor them).
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and then add the melted butter in and mix well.
  • Rinse and pat the tenders dry
  • Spray a wire cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a cookie sheet
  • Brush the mayo on the chicken tenders, be sure to coat both side evenly, then place the chicken in the Cheese crumbs mixture and press firmly to make sure the coating sticks.
  • Put chicken tenders on a wire cooling rack This helps the heat to circulate all the way around the chicken to ensure crispness.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden in color and juices run clear
  • **you can substitute mayo for sour cream or greek yogurt

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1590 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 147 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 111 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, SaturatedFat 33 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 grams, Sodium 3336 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 71 grams unsaturated fat

EASY CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN FINGERS



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Cchicken fingers coated in crushed Cheez-Its, so yummy! My family loves it. Can use croutons or Keebler butter crackers also.

Provided by Aimsdog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 38m

Yield 8-10 chicken tenders, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 -10 chicken breast tenders
1/2-1 cup Cheez-It crackers
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Take the milk, egg, a little salt and pepper and whisk together in a bowl, put aside.
  • Crush the cheeze its in a ziploc bag, okay to have small chunks here and there, pour onto a plate.
  • Take chicken and dip in milk mixture and then roll in cheeze its.
  • Place on another plate and continue until all chicken is coated.
  • I love to run each piece through x2 to get extra coating and use the whole mix.
  • Place on baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes depending on size.
  • Cool and serve, very yummy with ranch dressing as a dip.

CHEESE IT CHICKEN FINGERS



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A freind introduced me to this ever so simple recipe that is always a hit with the whole family! If you want to change it up a bit try using some of the "flavored" cheese its - like the spicy ones.

Provided by TP4883

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 (1 lb) box Cheez-It crackers, crushed
8 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Put the sour cream into a large bowl.
  • Add the chicken strips and mix well to coat with the sour cream.
  • Roll the chicken strips in the crushed Cheese Its. Coat them well.
  • Place the strips on a baking sheet with a rim and drizzle the butter over them.
  • Bake in a 350F degree oven for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8371.8, Fat 426.4, SaturatedFat 162.1, Cholesterol 368.5, Sodium 16143.9, Carbohydrate 926, Fiber 38.1, Sugar 6, Protein 197.7

BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cheese crackers, such as Cheez-Its, ground into crumbs
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken tenders (7 to 8 tenders)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil, then place a wire rack on top.
  • For the chicken tenders: Mix the cracker crumbs and Parmesan together in a large bowl. In a shallow dish, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar and some salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the chicken tenders with a little salt and pepper and then place them, one by one, in the mayonnaise mixture. Scrape off excess mayonnaise and then roll the tenders in the crumb mixture to coat. As you go, place the coated tenders on the wire rack.
  • Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 25 minutes. Let cool on the rack for 5 minutes.
  • For the Dijon sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, honey, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and lump free.
  • Transfer the chicken tenders to a serving platter. Serve with the Dijon sauce.

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