331 Cals 34 Protein 22 Carbs 11 Fats
TOTAL TIME:
25 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE:American
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
1 ¼ pound 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or GF AP flour*
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 1/2 oz 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
*Check labels for gluten-free.
Preheat oven to 400F.
Season chicken tenders with 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. 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, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with 1 lime wedge and salsa for dipping.
Serving: 2tenders, 2 tbsp salsa, Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 137mg, Sodium: 695mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 2gBlue Smart Points:4Green Smart Points:7Purple Smart Points:4Points +:7