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!
Ingredients
4 servings
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.
- 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.
Nutrition per serving
331kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$365.00
$365.00
Per Serving
$91.00/serving
$91.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$730.00 vs buying!
~$730.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| chicken tenderloins | 1.25 lb | $110.00 |
| kosher salt | 1 tsp | $2.00 |
| all-purpose flour | 2 tbsp | $2.00 |
| egg | 1 large | $55.00 |
| crushed tortilla chips* | 1.5 oz | $20.00 |
| garlic powder | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| cumin | 1 tsp | $36.00 |
| Olive oil spray | - | - |
| lime | 0.5 | $51.00 |
| chopped fresh cilantro | - | - |
| jarred salsa | 0.5 cup | $82.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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