Tortilla Crusted Chicken

Name: Tortilla Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast tenders; salt and pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 large egg; 2 cups crushed tortillas or tacos; Olive oil spray; lettuce; tomatoes; shredded cheese; sour cream; avocados; lime

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
199 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Tortilla Crusted Chicken

Xia Schmidt

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Tortilla Crusted Chicken is like Mexican inspired chicken tenders. They take 30 minutes to make and they are perfect for dipping with salsa or over a salad!

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Ingredients

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For the Tortilla Crusted Chicken

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast tenders
salt and pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 large egg lightly beaten
2 cups crushed tortillas or tacos
Olive oil spray

For assembly

lettuce
tomatoes
shredded cheese
sour cream
avocados
lime

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
Stir together the flour with the taco seasoning in another bowl. Place the beaten egg in another bowl
Crush the tortilla chips with a food processor or blender. Set aside in another bowl.
Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shake off the excess, dip in the beaten egg, and then coat evenly with the tortilla chips.
Lightly coat chicken on each side with cooking spray; arrange chicken on wire rack. Repeat the steps until all chicken are coated. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
To assemble taco bowl, fill it with lettuce, add the tortilla chicken, top with tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocados. Serve with lime wedges.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However if you want to make this flour and egg free, you can simply coat the chicken with olive oil and then dredge it in the crushed tortillas.
Equipment: While you can crush the tacos in a plastic bag or by hand, I think it's faster in a blender or food processor. I used my Vitamix for this recipe. It crushed them instantly and they were all the same size. My next smoothie tasted like tacos, but that's besides the point! haha!
* Please note the nutrition label does not include the salad or any toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	199kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	148mg	49%
Sodium	125mg	5%
Potassium	310mg	7%
Vitamin A	85IU	2%
Calcium	24mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	9%