Spicy Chicken Dippers

5.00 (7)
⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Snack

These crispy chicken dippers are coated in crushed spicy tortilla chips for a flavourful crunch. The chicken strips are first dipped in seasoned flour and egg before being rolled in the crumbs and chilled. They are then pan-fried until golden and cooked through. Ideal for serving with salsa or a dip of your choice for a satisfying lunch or snack.

Spicy Chicken Dippers

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, cut in finger-width strips and halved length-wi necessary
  • 9 -10 ounces spicy tortilla chips, the amount will depend on the size of the chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  1. Place the tortilla chips into a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin to create coarse crumbs.
  2. Transfer the crushed chips to a shallow bowl.
  3. Coat each chicken strip first in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally roll it in the tortilla chip crumbs.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a tray and chill for at least half an hour.
  5. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken dippers for a few minutes on each side until they are golden, crisp, and fully cooked.
  6. If cooking in batches, keep the finished dippers warm in an oven.
  7. Serve the hot chicken dippers with salsa or your preferred dip.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium397100 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
AuthorPetsRus