Doritos Chicken

Juicy chicken breast is coated in a crunchy layer of Doritos.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 943kcal

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
Finely crush tortilla chips in a bag or in a food processor.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Place beaten egg in one bowl and tortilla crumb in another shallow bowl.
Dip the chicken in the egg mixture. (Alternately, you can spray the chicken with a light coating of oil)
Coat the chicken breasts in tortilla crumbs and place in a prepared baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
Cover loosely with foil and bake the chicken for 30 minutes.
Remove foil then bake for another 10-15 minutes till the Dorito chicken is fully cooked.

Make sure the crushed Doritos are crushed fine. The smaller the pieces, the easier they will stick to the chicken.
Gently press the crushed Doritos into the chicken to ensure an even coating.
Place the chicken on an oven-safe rack on a prepared baking sheet for the crispiest coating.
Let the Dorito chicken rest for 5 - 10 minutes before slicing.
The chicken breast will cook more evenly if the chicken is of even thickness. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken, so it is even across the piece. This also helps to keep the chicken moist.
For thicker breasts, you can slice them in half lengthwise.
Cooking times for Doritos chicken can vary based on the size and thickness of the chicken.
Be sure to cook the chicken covered with foil for the first 30 minutes of the cooking time. This will prevent the Doritos from burning.
Don’t forget to add your favorite dipping sauce. You can use ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or seasoned sour cream.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C before serving.
Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.