Doritos Crusted Chicken Tenders

15 servings
30 min
The entire family will love this fun and delicious dinner idea for easy dorito chicken tenders.

Looking for a fun and easy way to spice up your homemade chicken strips? Try using your favorite snack chip to make Doritos crusted chicken tenders!

These Doritos crusted chicken tenders are about to become your new go-to recipe for any occasion. Picky eaters will love this delicious meal with layers of flavor.

In this easy recipe, crushed doritos are used in place of bread crumbs. All you need is a bag of Doritos, some eggs and juicy chicken. The end result is crispy, flavorful chicken that your whole family will love.

dorito crusted tenders

These dorito crusted chicken strips are about to take your mealtime to a whole new level. This simple recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. And it’s so easy, even the kids can help make it.

Dorito chicken tenders make for easy dinners, as a great option for an amazing appetizer and will be a hit of your next party. Give dorito chicken tenders a try tonight!

dorito crusted tenders
How to Make Dorito Crusted Chicken Tenders


Ingredients:


  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1-235g Bag Doritos
  • 1lb Chicken pieces such as Skinless Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders
dorito chicken fingers

Note: You can use your favorite flavor of doritos such as regular doritos, nacho cheese doritos or cool ranch.


Directions:


Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack overtop. Set aside.

In a shallow dish make the egg mixture by whisking together the egg and milk. Set aside.

dorito chicken fingers
dorito chicken fingers

Place Doritos in a food processor and blitz until chips resemble fine crumbs. Or a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin.

dorito chicken fingers
dorito chicken fingers

Empty into a second shallow dish.

Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch strips.

dorito chicken fingers

Dredge the chicken tenders in the egg wash mixture, and then coat the whole strip in the chip coating.

dorito chicken fingers
dorito chicken fingers
dorito chicken fingers

Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared cookie sheet.

dorito chicken fingers

Continue with the remaining chicken strips.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until an inserted meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 165F.

Save leftovers in an airtight container.

Dorito chicken tenders
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dorito chicken fingers
What to Serve with Dorito Crusted Chicken Tenders?


To make this a hearty meal, include a few side dishes:


  • French fries, tater tots or onion rings
  • Veggies like honey skillet corn or corn on the cob
  • Baked Beans
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Fruit salad
  • A fresh green healthy salad or Caesar salad
  • Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
  • Macaroni and Cheese


What is a Good Dip for Doritos Crusted Chicken Tenders?

Dorito crusted chicken tenders are a delicious appetizer that can be served with any number of your favorite dipping sauces.



Some favorites include copycat chic-fil-a sauce, ranch dressing, honey mustard, salsa, blue cheese dressing or barbecue sauces.

dorito crusted tenders

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dorito chicken tenders
Doritos Crusted Chicken Tenders
Recipe details
  • 15  servings
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1-235g Bag Doritos
  • 1lb Chicken pieces such as Skinless Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders
Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack overtop. Set aside.
In a shallow dish make the egg mixture by whisking together the egg and milk. Set aside.
Place Doritos in a food processor and blitz until chips resemble fine crumbs. Or a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Empty into a second shallow dish.
Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch strips.
Dredge the chicken tenders in the egg wash mixture, and then coat the whole strip in the chip coating.
Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared cookie sheet.
Continue with the remaining chicken strips.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until an inserted meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 165F.
Save leftovers in an airtight container.
Tips
  • Dorito crusted chicken tenders are a delicious appetizer that can be served with any number of your favorite dipping sauces. Some favorites include copycat chic-fil-a sauce, ranch dressing, honey mustard, salsa, blue cheese dressing or barbecue sauces.
  • Note: You can use your favorite flavor of doritos such as regular doritos, nacho cheese doritos or cool ranch.
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  • Melvin Melvin on Dec 18, 2022

    Already made these plus the mac n cheese

    • Millie Millie on Dec 19, 2022

      Melvin, would like your opinion on the chicken strips. How would you rate them?

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