Crispy Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders with Honey-Dijon Dip
Delicious crispy oven-baked chicken tenders with a delightful ranch-flavored cornflake crust, served with a sweet and tangy honey-dijon dip. A nostalgic nod to the chicken fingers we enjoyed as kids, but with grown-up gourmet flavors.
Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl and pour over the buttermilk, ensuring all pieces are coated. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a separate bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, flour, ranch seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix well.
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Take each piece of buttermilk-coated chicken and dredge it through the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
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While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey-dijon dip. In a bowl, combine dijon mustard, honey, cayenne pepper, and lemon zest.
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Serve the baked chicken tenders hot, garnished with fresh chives, alongside the honey-dijon dip.