Dorito Chicken Taco Fingers
Get ready to elevate your chicken game with Dorito Chicken Taco Fingers—a bold, flavor-packed twist on classic chicken fingers that's perfect for taco night or game day snacking! Juicy strips of chicken are coated in a zesty blend of taco-seasoned flour, dipped in a rich egg wash, and crusted with crunchy nacho cheese Doritos for an irresistible Tex-Mex crunch. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, these crispy chicken fingers are a healthier alternative to frying without sacrificing flavor. Serve them up with creamy ranch or tangy salsa for dipping, and watch them disappear in minutes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is destined to be a crowd-pleaser and a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups nacho cheese Doritos
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- optional ranch or salsa for dipping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, approximately 1 inch wide and 4 inches long, to create chicken fingers.
Place the nacho cheese Doritos in a large zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Pour the Dorito crumbs into a shallow dish.
In another shallow dish, combine the flour and taco seasoning. Mix well to evenly incorporate the seasoning.
In a third shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
Coat each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully covered, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally roll it in the crushed Doritos until completely coated. Press gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
Place the coated chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.
Lightly drizzle the tops of the chicken fingers with vegetable oil or spray them with cooking spray to help them become golden and crispy during baking.
Bake the chicken fingers in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C) and the coating is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch or salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.8 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 2793 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 143.4 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1524 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
