MEXICAN CHICKEN TENDERS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 medium red onions, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 9-ounce bag low-sodium tortilla chips, finely crushed
Cooking spray
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Whisk 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar and the chili powder in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Add the onions, separating them into rings. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss to coat the onions with the liquid, then let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk 1/3 cup mayonnaise, the cilantro and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and toss. Refrigerate the slaw until ready to serve.
  • Whisk the remaining 2/3 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon liquid from the pickled onions in a shallow dish. Put the crushed chips in another dish. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Dip the chicken in the mayonnaise mixture and then in the chips; place on the baking sheet. Mist the chicken with cooking spray. Bake until crisp and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with the slaw and onions.

mamun rd
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These chicken tenders were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I just chopped up some veggies and added them to the breading mixture.


Inge De lange
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I loved the flavor of these chicken tenders. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Arya
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These chicken tenders were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Hassan Javed
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I'm not a big fan of chicken tenders, but these were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Ricky Mitchell
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These chicken tenders were a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Everstage Tamboh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken tenders turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Sujan Khadka
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I made these chicken tenders for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Shan Perrine
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These chicken tenders were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I just shredded the chicken and added it to the breading mixture.


Cornmac21
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but these chicken tenders were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Wafik Salloum
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My family loved these chicken tenders! They were so flavorful and juicy.


Sharon Ferebee
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I found that the chicken tenders were a little dry. I think I would try marinating them next time.


Ali Husnaain
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These chicken tenders were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Sandra Frazier
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I used chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders and they turned out great. I also added some vegetables to the baking sheet.


Shamim Namwanje
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The chicken tenders were a little too spicy for my kids, but my husband and I loved them.


Sophie Anne
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I love how easy these chicken tenders are to make. I just threw them in the oven and they were done in 20 minutes.


Debra Whatley
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These chicken tenders were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The Mexican spices gave them a delicious flavor.