Description
Crispy and flavorful Ketchup Chips Chicken Tenders are a fun twist on classic chicken strips, coated with crushed ketchup-flavored chips for a tangy, crunchy crust. Baked to perfection, these tenders make a perfect snack or meal with a deliciously unique taste.
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
Binder
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide to create uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Set up the coatings: In one bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy to prepare an egg wash.
- Crush the ketchup chips: Place the ketchup chips inside a zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces, leaving some texture for the coating.
- Coat the chicken strips: Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Next, dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, then roll it in the crushed ketchup chips to coat thoroughly.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken strips evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
Notes
- To check doneness, ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- You can substitute ketchup chips with other flavored chips for different tastes, but ketchup chips give the signature flavor.
- For extra crispiness, turn the tenders halfway through baking.
- This recipe is best served warm and pairs well with dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
