1lbchicken tenders500 g or boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 ½cupscrushed Doritos150 g, nacho cheese flavor or your favorite
½cupbreadcrumbs50 g (optional, for extra crispiness)
2large eggs
¼cupmilk50 ml
½tspgarlic powder
½tspsmoked paprika
½tspsalt
½tspblack pepper
Cooking oil or spray
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
½cupmayonnaise120 ml
½cupsour cream or Greek yogurt120 ml
1tbspfresh lemon juice
1-2chipotle peppers in adobo saucefinely chopped (adjust for spice level)
1tspadobo saucefrom the chipotle can
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
½tspsmoked paprika
½tspsaltor to taste
¼tspblack 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.