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Doritos Chicken Tenders with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Dorito Chicken Tenders

  • 1 lb chicken tenders 500 g or boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 ½ cups crushed Doritos 150 g, nacho cheese flavor or your favorite
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs 50 g (optional, for extra crispiness)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk 50 ml
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking oil or spray

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise 120 ml
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 120 ml
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce from the chipotle can
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

For the Chicken Tenders

  • Crush the Doritos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. Mix with breadcrumbs if using.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with milk.
  • In another bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning into the chicken strips.
  • Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat it evenly with the crushed Doritos mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Lightly grease it with cooking spray. Arrange the coated chicken strips on the tray and bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce, like the Chipotle Ranch Dressing below!

For the Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Blend for smoothness (optional): For a smoother dressing, blend the mixture in a food processor or with an immersion blender.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add a little water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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