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Close up shot of bubbly melted orange cheddar and crispy dark red bacon bits on Keto Crack Chicken Tenders.

Keto Crack Chicken Tenders: The Ultimate Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner

These Keto Crack Chicken Tenders feature juicy baked chicken breast strips topped with a thick, bubbly layer of orange cheddar, crispy dark red bacon, ranch seasoning, and fresh green onions for a low-carb, high-flavor meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 415
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 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)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Meat thermometer

Instructions
 

Prep and Season
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat chicken strips dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp of ranch seasoning. Arrange on the baking sheet.
Bake and Top
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 150°F (65°C). Remove from oven and set to broil.
  2. Top each strip with plenty of shredded cheddar, crispy bacon bits, and the remaining ranch seasoning.
  3. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken edges are golden-brown.
Finish
  1. Scatter chopped green onions over the hot chicken and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Always use block cheese for the best melt.
Ensure chicken is completely dry before seasoning for a better sear.
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