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Tortilla Encrusted Chicken Tenders
These baked chicken tenders are coated with seasoned crushed tortilla chips, baked until golden and served with salsa. An easy, weeknight chicken dish, great for the kids, or even adults!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour*)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 3 1/2 ounces crushed tortilla chips*
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 lime (cut into 4 wedges)
- chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup jarred salsa (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Spray the chicken on both sides with oil. Air fry in batches as needed in a single layer 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Season chicken tenders with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Place flour on a shallow plate and egg in a medium bowl. Place tortilla chips, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper on another shallow plate.
- Dredge each tender lightly in flour, then egg (shaking off excess), then chip mixture. Lightly spray sheet pan with olive oil, place tenders on pan and spray the top with olive oil. Bake about 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- To serve: Place 2 tenders on each plate, garnish with cilantro. Serve with 1 lime wedge and salsa for dipping.
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Notes
- *Check labels for gluten-free.
- *Check labels for gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tenders, 2 tbsp salsa
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
695mg
(29%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tenders, 2 tbsp salsa | |
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.