Doritos-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Doritos Chicken Tenders are an easy-to-make snack or meal that combines crunchy Doritos coating with tender chicken inside. Perfect for a quick dinner or game day treat, these chicken tenders can be baked or fried to your preference, delivering a cheesy, spicy crunch everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Coating
- 2 cups crushed Doritos (any flavor)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare Doritos crumbs: Place the Doritos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or pulse briefly in a food processor. Set aside.
- Beat eggs: Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk thoroughly until smooth.
- Coat chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated. Then dredge the chicken in the crushed Doritos crumbs, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly.
- Cooking options:
For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place coated tenders on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
For frying, heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry tenders in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. - Serve: Allow tenders to cool slightly before serving them with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the Doritos flavor to spice up the tenders (Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, or Spicy Sweet Chili work well).
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- For extra crispiness when baking, spray tenders lightly with cooking oil before baking.
- These tenders pair well with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or salsa.
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