Tortilla Chip-Crusted Chicken

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast tenders
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 large eggs
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Stir together 1/3 cup flour and next 3 ingredients.

3. Whisk eggs just until foamy, and stir in pressed garlic.

4. Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

5. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shaking off excess; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in crushed tortilla chips. Lightly coat chicken on each side with cooking spray; arrange chicken on wire rack.

6. Bake at 425° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and done, turning once after 12 minutes. Serve with Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa, if desired.


Southern Living
JUNE 2008