Tortilla Chip-Crusted Chicken

Prep: 15 min., Bake: 20 min. Use your favorite brand of chips in this dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  pound  chicken breast tenders
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 1/3  cup  all-purpose flour
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/2  teaspoon  chili powder
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 2  large eggs
• 2  garlic cloves, pressed
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2  cups  crushed tortilla chips
• Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Stir together 1/3 cup flour and next 3 ingredients.

3. Whisk eggs just until foamy, and stir in pressed garlic.

4. Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

5. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shaking off excess; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in crushed tortilla chips. Lightly coat chicken on each side with cooking spray; arrange chicken on wire rack.

6. Bake at 425° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and done, turning once after 12 minutes. Serve with Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa, if desired.