Description

Dorito Chicken Tenders are a fun, flavorful twist on classic chicken strips, perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or kid-friendly dinners. Using crushed Doritos as the coating adds bold flavor, an irresistible crunch, and a playful twist that everyone will love. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a quick oven bake, this easy recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken in under 25 minutes. Choose any Doritos flavor—Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, Spicy Nacho, or even Flamin’ Hot—to customize the taste exactly how you like it.

Ingredients

1 bag (9.25 ounces) Doritos, crushed to make 1 ½ cups
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch strips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about ¾ inch thick.
Crush the Doritos in a bag or food processor until you have 1 ½ cups of crumbs.
Whisk together the egg and milk in a separate bowl.
Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, coating well.
Press each strip into the crushed Doritos, covering completely.
Place coated chicken strips on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
Bake for 15–17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and crisp.
Serve with ranch, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Serving Tips
• Serve the Dorito Chicken Tenders hot and fresh from the oven for maximum crunch.
• Pair with dipping sauces like ranch, sour cream, honey mustard, queso, or chipotle mayo.
• Add a side of fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.
• Slice the tenders and serve in wraps, tacos, or on top of salads for a fun twist.
• For parties, serve with multiple sauce options to let guests customize their flavor experience.

Storage Tips
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving as it softens the coating.
• Freeze uncooked coated chicken strips on a tray, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen and add 4–5 extra minutes.
• If freezing cooked tenders, let them cool completely before packaging to prevent sogginess.
• Store crushed Doritos separately if prepping ahead to keep them crisp until ready to use.