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Doritos Chicken Tenders Recipe

Doritos Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Crispy and flavorful Doritos Chicken Tenders are a fun twist on classic chicken tenders. Coated in a crunchy Doritos crumb crust and baked to perfection, they make an irresistible appetizer or main dish that’s perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Egg Mixture

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk

Doritos Coating

  • 1 (235 g) bag Doritos (Nacho Cheese flavor recommended)

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into strips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking and a crispy crust.
  2. Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe rack over it. This allows air to circulate under the chicken for crispier tenders. Set aside.
  3. Prepare coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined. In a food processor, pulse the Doritos until they form fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a separate shallow dish.
  4. Prepare chicken: Cut the chicken breasts or tenders into strips about 1 inch wide. Dip each strip first into the egg mixture to coat thoroughly, then dredge in the Doritos crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere the coating well.
  5. Bake: Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared rack and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. Internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray before baking.
  • You can use different Doritos flavors to vary the taste, such as Cool Ranch or Spicy Sweet Chili.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
  • Ensure chicken strips are evenly sized to cook uniformly.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

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