# Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders

These copycat Cracker Barrel chicken tenders are tender and juicy grilled tenders made with a zesty italian dressing marinade.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 whole lime
- 1 packet zesty italian salad dressing mix
- 1 lb chicken tender
- seasoning salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- parsley (optional)
- honey (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine honey, olive oil, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and the packet of zesty italian salad dressing mix in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and coat well in the marinade.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
4. Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade and place on a paper towel.
5. Season both sides of the chicken with seasoning salt and pepper.
6. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil and cook the chicken until done.
7. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with optional honey before serving.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- paper towels

## Tips

- You can marinate the chicken overnight.
- Some people use italian dressing and lime juice instead of the full marinade recipe.
- Parsley and extra honey drizzle are optional garnishes.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLStMK4k/
- Creator: dinnerin321
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8515f828-f476-49f1-871b-0f47092af0d2
- Extracted: 2026-10-16

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