Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken Nuggets - Easy Baked Recipe
These tortilla chip crusted chicken nuggets are baked until golden brown and irresistibly crispy, no frying required. A food processor turns tortilla chips into the perfect crunchy coating, and they come together with just a handful of pantry staples. Serve them with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite dip for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner or snack!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast, cut into nugget size pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 4 oz tortilla chips, blended in a food processor
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Set up 3 shallow bowls: one with corn starch, one with beaten egg, and one with the blended tortilla chips mixed with the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Roll each piece of chicken first in the corn starch, then the egg wash, then the tortilla chip breading.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer. *For extra crispy nuggets, spray with oil before baking.*
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for 5 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through and nuggets are golden brown and crispy.
- Dunk 'em in dips and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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