Description
Doritos Chicken Tenders are a crispy, cheesy delight that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish. Coated in crushed Doritos, these tenders provide an explosion of flavor with every bite, making them perfect for game nights or family dinners. Simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite dipping sauces, these tenders promise a fun and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cups crushed Doritos (flavor of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., barbecue or ranch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
- Set up a coating station: mix flour with garlic powder in one bowl, beat eggs in another, and place crushed Doritos in a third.
- Dredge each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg, and finally coat in crushed Doritos.
- Place coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your chosen dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg