Description
Crispy chicken tenders smothered in a creamy, savory crack sauce – a perfect combination of comfort food and indulgent flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken tenders
- All-purpose flour
- Cayenne pepper
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable oil (or canola/peanut oil)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Milk
- Seasonings and spices
Instructions
- Prepare the flour mixture with seasonings and cayenne pepper
- Coat chicken tenders in the seasoned flour
- Heat oil to proper frying temperature
- Fry tenders until golden brown and cooked through
- Prepare the crack sauce by combining cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan
- Serve tenders with warm crack sauce
Notes
- Can be made ahead and reheated at 350°F for 10 minutes
- For spicier version, double cayenne pepper and add hot sauce to crack sauce
- Dairy-free alternatives available using vegan cheese substitutes and nutritional yeast
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of tenders – slice into 1-inch strips
- Use high smoke point oils like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for best results
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crack chicken tenders, fried chicken, comfort food, creamy sauce, party food
