Description
Crispy and flavorful Ketchup Chips Chicken Tenders are a fun twist on classic chicken tenders, coated in crushed ketchup-flavored chips for a uniquely tangy and crunchy crust. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, these tenders make a perfect snack or meal for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating
- 2 cups ketchup chips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide, perfect for tenders that cook evenly and are easy to eat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper, creating a seasoned flour coating for the chicken strips.
- Beat Eggs: In another bowl, beat the two large eggs until frothy to use as a binding agent for the ketchup chip coating.
- Crush Ketchup Chips: Place the ketchup chips in a zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces, which will give the tenders a crispy and tangy crust.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat them thoroughly with the crushed ketchup chips.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute other flavored chips if ketchup chips are not available, but the ketchup flavor adds a unique tang.
- Make sure to crush the chips finely but not into a powder to get the best crispy texture.
- Check the chicken at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking and drying out the tenders.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or extra ketchup for added flavor.
