Tortilla Crusted Chicken
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!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 199kcal
Ingredients
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
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
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 310mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.6mg