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Tortilla Chip-crusted Chicken Bites
Tortilla Chip-crusted Chicken Bites is made with tortilla chips, chicken tenders, and dashes smoked paprika.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
3. Set up the coatings
Keep the coating mixtures separate and use them in the stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
tortilla chips
In the method: Crush the tortilla chips in a food processor, then set them aside in a large bowl.
chicken tenders
In the method: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
dashes smoked paprika
In the method: Season the chicken with salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 4 oz (125g) tortilla chipsIngredient note
Source: 8 oz (230g) chicken tendersIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source seasoning: ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 3 dashes smoked paprikaIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup all-purpose flourIngredient note
Source: 1 egg (beaten)
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Bake for 15 minutes and serve immediately.
A little more help as you go
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, food processor, and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C).
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Bake for 15 minutes and serve immediately.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: rasamalaysia.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.