Nacho Cheese Dorito Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Nacho Cheese Dorito Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy crust made from everyone’s favorite nacho-flavored chips, this dish is bursting with bold Tex-Mex-inspired flavor. The secret lies in a three-step breading process, where the chicken is dredged in seasoned flour, dipped in an egg wash, and finished with a generous layer of crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos. Baked to crispy perfection, it’s a lighter alternative to frying without sacrificing that crave-worthy crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Serve it with a side of creamy ranch or a zesty salsa for dipping, and let the compliments roll in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly spray the surface with cooking spray.
Place the Nacho Cheese Doritos in a large zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or a food processor. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow bowl.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In the third bowl, place the crushed Doritos.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl.
Press the chicken breast into the crushed Doritos, ensuring it is fully coated with the crumbs. Gently press the crumbs onto the surface so they adhere to the chicken.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece.
Lightly spray the tops of the coated chicken with cooking spray to help the coating become crispy during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crunchy and flavorful Nacho Cheese Dorito Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 86.3 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 4278 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 255.9 g | 512% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2588 mg | 55% | |
*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.
