Keto Crack Chicken Tenders
Delicious chicken tenders with cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing that fit perfectly into a ketogenic diet, easy to prepare for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thick strips (680g)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (225g)
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled (150g)
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning, divided (20g)
- 3 tbsp green onions, finely chopped (15g)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15ml)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (3g)
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper (3g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chicken strips with olive oil, 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Arrange the chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken strips.
- Add the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ranch seasoning and chopped green onions before serving.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, cut chicken strips evenly for uniform cooking and use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting texture. Customize with garlic powder or paprika for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg