This recipe for baked graham cracker chicken tenders is perfect for a kids’ dinner or an adult snack! Easy and delicious!
The first time I had a chicken tender was probably at a fast-food restaurant with golden arches (you know which one I’m talking about.) I probably loved it too. That was a very long time ago.
And a lot has changed since then. The restaurant I mentioned above recently began a campaign talking about where their food comes from and how its made.
All it did for me was make me want to keep cooking at home. Don’t get me wrong, I love going out to eat. And not just fancy restaurants – I’m a big fan of the local diners too. But its going to take some kind of crazy for me to get those chicken tenders, even after watching all of their videos. (Though I may grab a cheeseburger now and again…)
Baked Graham Cracker Chicken Tenders
After making my s’mores brownies, I still had a bunch of leftover graham cracker crumbs. I also had some chicken. Baked graham cracker chicken tenders happened, and they were delicious.
They were also pretty easy to make. I combined all of the dry ingredients in a plastic bag, sealed it and then shook it (like a polaroid picture.) After dredging the chicken pieces in egg I threw them in the bag, tossed again and voila!
Once out of the oven, you need to let them cool off a little bit but then you can get to dipping. I usually go with a trio of bbq sauce, blue cheese dressing, and mustard. But you don’t have to stop there – take out the ranch, mustard and honey too!
You can substitute black pepper for the white pepper.
Graham Cracker Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Dipping Sauces
Instructions
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Looking for more fun dinner ideas? Try this loaded burrito bowl recipe or this cheesy tomato pasta skillet.
Veronica Lee says
This looks sooooooooo goooood! Yummm!
Catherine R. says
This is right up my 4 year old’s alley. We will have to give this a try.
lisa says
Graham crackers, on chicken? That sounds a bit odd. I have used saltine crackers before but never these. If someone offered me one to try I’d try it. I don’t think I would cook it without tasting it first.
Jenny B says
It’s too bad I can send some to you Lisa!
Karen says
These are so much better than said restaurant’s version and much cheaper and healthier as well… homemade is best! 🙂
Yummy recipe, thanks Jenny B.
Jenny B says
Thanks Karen!
Megan Filzen says
I have t try this!
Suzanne C says
Your’s look so good! I just can’t seem to get a handle on the whole ‘oven fried’ thing. Mine turn out mushy and pale.
Jenny B says
I think the key to crispy vs mushy is not to over-dredge in the liquid part. Good luck next to you oven bake!
Linda Manns Linneman says
I would have never thought to use graham crackers. These look so good. Thank you for sharing
Lisa L. says
I have grahams and chicken!! Thank for the idea.
RICHARD HICKS says
I want to try these. I am sure the kids will love them
Jenny B says
Thanks Richard – I think they’re kid friendly!
Michael Lambert says
This sounds interesting and something my toddler would really like.
Jenny B says
Thanks Michael!
Betul E. says
This looks absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I love Chicken and graham crackers, I wonder how the combination of the two would taste
Jenny B says
I guess you’ll have to try it to find out 🙂
Kristie says
I can’t wait to try this! My kids are going to love this!
Junietta Roth says
My kids would LOVE these! What a great after school snack!
Jenny B says
Thanks Junietta!
Melly says
WHoa! This seems weird and fantastic all at once! I must try this, I would never think to put these flavors together on my own.
Jenny B says
Haha, I like that – weird and fantastic. 🙂
Diana Scholz says
This looks great i’ll have to try this for my son!
cassandra martz says
We all would love this recipe!
Jenny B says
Thanks Cassandra!
Kate F. says
Those look great! I love chicken tenders.
Jenny B says
Me too Kate. 🙂
Leela says
I would have never thought of using graham crackers for chicken.
Jenny B says
They’re really tasty Leela! 🙂
Starla B says
This is so genius! I would of never thought to do anything like this. What a great way to use up those graham crackers. I will have to try this, they look amazing!
Jenny B says
Thanks Starla!
Norma says
I have a box of graham crackers I was wondering what to so with!
Jenny B says
That’s always how I come up with my more unique recipes! Enjoy Norma!
Elizabeth says
Would never have thought to use graham crackers for these. I bet my 7- and 10 -year-old boys would love them!
Jenny B says
Thanks Elizabeth! I feel they are very kid-friendly. 🙂
Chantelle Walker says
YUM! I may be an “adult” but I love me some chicken tenders lol
Jenny B says
Lol, chicken tenders are an ageless snack!
Lancelot Ottley says
This looks good. To bad I’m a vegan
Jenny B says
Ooh, that is too bad! Unfortunately I don’t post a lot of vegan recipes.
Karen Jaras says
Sweet and savory in one snack. I think the grankids will love these and they are healthy too.
Jenny B says
Thanks Karen!
Erika says
I’m going to try this as part of my meal plan next week!
Stevie says
Yum! These look so good! I always have graham crackers in my house- I should give this a try! THANKS!
Clint Odeza says
easy recipe! thanks for sharing! 🙂 can I fry those too? deep fry?
Jenny B says
I imagine you could, but I don’t know for sure – we don’t fry things in our house (though I keep eying a deep fryer at Target…)
chai galapon says
great recipe… i will try this for my picky eater kids
Jenny B says
Thanks Chai! I hope they like it. 🙂
Katie says
This looks amazing! Have to try it out!
Jenny B says
Thanks Katie!
Carrie This Home says
I have some extra graham cracker crumbs too and this would be the perfect way to use them! Pinning and hoping to try it out soon!
Jenny B says
Thanks Carrie! They’re very yummy – and if you have kids they are kid friendly too!
Amy says
My daughter would LOVE this! Thank you! ♥
Jenny B says
You’re welcome Amy!
Rebecca b says
This sounds like a winner. Some gluten free grahams and then the yumminess!
Jenny B says
That would be perfect! I’ll have to try it with the GF graham crackers.
Veronica Lee says
I know my family will love this! I pinned this – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/544091198706682157/
Jameson Fink says
What a unique use for graham cracker crumbs. I’d probably toss a little cayenne in there for some heat.
Jenny B says
Yum, that sounds like a good addition!
Christie says
I am so intrigued by the graham crackers. What a fabulous idea to put on chicken tenders. We rarely eat them but I have been having a huge craving for them. I can’t wait to try them this way.
Jenny B says
They are very yummy, and easy to make too!
Carrie says
These were great! I used chicken breasts and cooked them on a rack. Perfectly moist chicken with a crispy, but not too sweet, crust! 1-yr-old and 3-yr-old loved them.
Jenny B says
I’m so glad you and your kids liked them! Have a great day!
Robert Dempley III says
Thank you very much for this great idea! I made this for dinner tonight for my 14 yr old daughter and I. I made it exactly per the instructions. Our reaction was “it’s different”. It didn’t taste “bad”, but it tasted like it was missing something. Adding a little extra salt & pepper helped but it still seemed to lack seasoning. I thought that mixing in a packet of ranch dressing mix in with the dredge would have livened it up. Or maybe even a couple pinches of cayenne & sugar to give it a little spice & sweetness. but that might be something for more mature tastes, instead of let’s say, making it for a child. If I ever experiment with it again I will probably go with the ranch mix. Once again, this was a great idea and although it wasn’t quite what I was expecting, it was still a good change for our pallets.
Best Regards,
Rob Dempley
Jenny says
Thank you for your detailed feedback Rob!