Easy Chicken Breast with Doritos

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Hey there, snack lovers!

I’ve got a fun recipe that will change your dinner game!

Today, I’m sharing my chicken breast with Doritos. Yup, you heard that right!

It’s crunchy, cheesy, and packs a flavor punch. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a quick cookout.

Get ready to impress your taste buds with this yummy dish! Let’s dive in!

chicken breast with doritos
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Preparation Time 60-300 minutes
Cooking Time 15-20 minutes
Total Time 75-320 minutes
Level of Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts
  • 1 to 2 cups milk
  • Sweet chili heat doritos
  • Zesty cheese doritos
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Parchment paper or cooking spray

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken and Marinate

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Begin by trimming off any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cutting them into nuggets or strips.

After handling the raw chicken, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Place the chicken strips or nuggets in a bowl and add 1 to 2 cups of milk (you can use cream, whole milk, skim milk, half and half, or buttermilk).

Cover the bowl with tin foil or Saran wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 5 hours to marinate.

Step 2: Prepare the Coating Ingredients

While the chicken is marinating, crush the Doritos using a blender, food processor, or by placing them in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin.

Aim for a consistency that is not too chunky but still has some crunch.

Next, set up your coating station.

Place ½ cup of flour in one bowl and two beaten eggs in another bowl.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Coat the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the milk marinade.

Take each piece and dredge it in the flour, making sure to shake off any excess.

Then, dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated.

Finally, coat the chicken in the crushed Doritos, pressing to make sure the crumbs adhere well.

For an extra crunchy texture, you can repeat the egg and Dorito coating step.

Step 4: Bake the Chicken

Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.

Once all the pieces are coated and arranged on the baking sheet, bake them in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

chicken breast with doritos
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

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