Taco Chicken Fingers Recipe and Directions

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

taco seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium and preservatives

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients

Crush taco chips until you have about 1 cup's worth.

In a bowl, mix crushed taco chips with 1 tablespoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon oregano, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon cumin.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and set aside.

Wash your hands before handling raw chicken.

Slice each chicken breast into 4 or 5 strips, removing any excess fat or gooey parts as desired.

Wash your hands again after handling raw chicken.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and sprinkle some oregano and a little salt in the pan.

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned on one side.

Flip the chicken strips to brown the other side, cooking for another 4-5 minutes.

Cook the chicken until thoroughly cooked, ensuring it is crispy and browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes total.

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it drain on a paper towel for 2-3 minutes.

Roll each chicken strip in the melted butter, then dip it in the taco chip crumbs, ensuring it is fully coated.

Place the coated chicken strips on a plate and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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