Cheese Nip Chicken Tenders

Every time I make these for guests, they always love them. I guess it's because they're so crunchy and cheesey on the outside and super moist on the inside. They're really easy to make, don't take much time and they are so good!



Keep in mind, you can season them to your taste or use just about any kind of cheese you like. Here are the directions:

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb chicken tenders or 4 boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups cheese nips, crushed (makes about 1 cup)
1 cup of shredded colby cheese (or colby jack, etc.)
1-2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic powder

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spray 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Mix crushed cheese nips and shredded cheese in a bowl.
4. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces, and then sprinkle with a light touch of the garlic powder.
5. Whisk the eggs until blended.
6. Dip the chicken into the eggs then drag through the cheese nip/shredded cheese mixture, giving them a good coating.
7. Place the chicken in single layer close together in glass pan.
8. Bake uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center, and the coating is crispy.

Serve with Barbecue sauce, ranch dressing or ketchup if desired.

I make homemade chicken fingers using corn flakes and mayo all the time. I am excited to try these because I I love me some cheese nips. I can crush an entire box. The wife loves all things cheesey so this could win me some serious points.

a reply to: TrulyColorBlind

a reply to: TrulyColorBlind


So...freaking...freaky...

Two days ago I had pepper jack Cheez its and told someone I wanted to crumble up a bag and make my own shake n bake chops....

Then she started talking about using corn flakes and I immediately lost interest in her, her conversation, and my idea.

Thanks for this!



Just read the post above, corn flakes AND mayo....god damn.

Bachelor cuisine.

Soo good! Thank you for the recipe. They were delicious!

a reply to: EdisonintheFM

I hadn't even got to your post, when I thought "Hot & spicy" cheez its.

I'm going to have to try it this weekend

a reply to: chiefsmom

Same here. Saturday I'm buying boneless chicken breasts and a box of Cheez Its. I've GOT to try it and see.