Description
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!
Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 2tenders, 2 tbsp salsa
Ingredients
1 ¼poundchicken tenderloins
1teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour*
1large egg, lightly beaten
3 1/2ouncescrushed tortilla chips*
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspooncumin
Olive oil spray
1/2lime, cut into 4 wedges
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/2cupjarred salsa, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
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.
AIR FRYER Directions:
- 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.
Last Step:
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Notes
*Check labels for gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tenders, 2 tbsp salsa, Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 137mg, Sodium: 695mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 2g
