25-Minute Tortilla Crusted Chicken
Have you ever had tortilla crusted chicken? It is a great way to spice up your chicken dinners. It is simple and easy to make and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Servings 12
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 32 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- For serving: salsa jalapeño, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, taco seasoning and salt.
- Beat the eggs in another shallow dish.
- Place the tortilla chips in a third dish.
- Beat the chicken to an even thickness.
- Dip the chicken in the flour and then the eggs.
- Finally, coat the chicken in the tortilla chips, using your hands to gently press the chips into the chicken.
Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° F.
- Spray the chicken with oil.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer for 6 minutes.
- Flip, and cook another 5 to 8 minutes, until the center registers 160° F and the outside is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Baked
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
- Spray the chicken with oil.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer for 10 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 10 minutes until the center registers 160° F, and the outside is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg