Crack Chicken

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 2 2 lb. chicken tenders
• 2 2 2 lb. chicken tenders
• 2 2 2 lb. chicken tenders
• 2 2 2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 2 2 2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 2 2 2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 3 3 3 large Eggs, beaten
• 3 3 3 large Eggs, beaten
• 3 3 3 large Eggs, beaten
• kosher salt
• kosher salt
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1 1 c. barbecue sauce
• 1 1 1 c. barbecue sauce
• 1 1 1 c. barbecue sauce
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 2 of 2 limes
• 2 of 2 limes
• 2 of 2 limes
• 1 1 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)
• Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)
• Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large resealable Ziploc bag, combine flour and chicken. Shake until fully coated.
Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, add panko breadcrumbs and in another bowl whisk eggs and add 2 tablespoons water. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then panko until fully coated. Transfer to baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
Bake until golden and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, warm barbecue sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic powder.
Coat baked chicken in sauce and serve with ranch, if desired.