A Game Plan for Your Game-Day Bash

Recipe: Spicy Touchdown Tenders

Not everyone can score tickets to the big game, but anyone can throw a big game bash to watch it with friends and family. Use these tips for your next game day watch party.

Make a Party Playbook
* Crunch the numbers: Count on guests each eating between 8 to 12 servings of appetizers over a two-hour period.
* Tackle the food prep early: Make as much of the food ahead of time as you can.
* Run a surprise play: Try a new recipe like these Spicy Touchdown Tenders. They get a surprising, crunchy kick from Cheez-It Hot & Spicy crackers. Serve them with some Buffalo sauce and they'll be the MVPs of your party.
 
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Spicy Touchdown Tenders
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time to Serve: 1 hour
Servings: 5

• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 3/4 cup buffalo chicken wing sauce
• 2 cups Cheez-It Hot & Spicy crackers, crushed

Place chicken tenders in large plastic, zip-tip bag. Pour in buffalo chicken wing sauce. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Place crushed crackers on large plate. Remove each chicken tender from marinade; roll in crackers to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tenders. Discard any remaining marinade.

Place prepared chicken in preheated oven. Bake 15-20 minutes or until thermometer reaches 165ºF. Serve hot.


Source: Kellogg