Potato Chip Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

 
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Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Make a dish that will be a hit with the whole family with these potato chip-crusted chicken tenders! The irresistible crunch comes from a secret ingredient: potato chips! We love using extra crunchy kettle-cooked chips. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite, all year long!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2lb chicken breast, cut into tenders

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper, ground

  • 3 eggs, whisked

  • 16oz potato chips (sea salt or BBQ flavored), crushed

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large tray with foil. Grease generously with olive oil.

  2. Place the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a zip-top bag. Set aside.

  3. Crack and whisk eggs in a shallow baking dish. Set aside.

  4. Add potato chips to a second zip-top bag. Seal and use a rolling pin to crush into small pieces. Add to a shallow dish.

  5. Add chicken pieces to the flour bag, close, and shake to coat.

  6. Dip chicken in the eggs and coat in crushed potato chips.

  7. Transfer to the greased baking tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked, flipping halfway through. 

  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Get your kids in the kitchen by asking them to help crush the potato chips in a zip-top bag, cracking and whisking the eggs!

  • Have fun with your potato chip flavors! Try using BBQ chips for a different twist on these delicious tenders.