Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these Mexican-inspired baked chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. After being coated in a creamy blend of mayonnaise and zesty taco seasoning, and then covered with a generous layer of crunchy, salty crushed Fritos corn chips, these oven-baked chicken tenders are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and ready to be served as a comforting weeknight meal or a crowd-favorite game day snack.

On days when I make a new recipe, I often share a picture on my personal Facebook page. Nine times out of ten, there are a few likes, but nothing truly memorable or earth-shattering. I don’t let it get to me. I know that if I see posts from the same three people every single day, day after day, the same probably goes for what I post. Or maybe my “friends” and I just don’t agree on what looks good when it comes to food. I sure as heck ain’t gonna start eating lima beans, sushi, or green peppers every day of my life just because someone I’m “friends” with on Facebook thinks they’re the bee’s knees. But with this recipe, it’s like Facebook not only wanted all my “friends” to see it, but to enthusiastically comment on it as well. Who knew? It seems that chicken tenders and Fritos are two things that simply no one can resist. And you know what? For once, it was actually kind of nice to have something in common with more than just three people on my “friends” list, even though I suspect it probably had more to do with some all-too-common Facebook algorithm glitch. When it comes to this recipe, I think I prefer to believe that this rare Facebook-commenting occurrence was because the irresistible combination of chicken tenders and Fritos was just so great, that people simply couldn’t scroll past it without “liking” or “loving” what they saw.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Teaspoon Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Pound Chicken Tenders (Approximately 8)
• 3/4 Cup Finely Crushed Fritos

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, oregano, paprika, and pepper.
3. Add the chicken tenders to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat.
4. Place the Fritos into a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and then crush the Fritos using your hands or a rolling pin.
5. Dip each mayonnaise-coated chicken tender into the bag of crushed Fritos, evenly coat it, and then place it into a 9×13 glass baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. The temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.

Suggestions:

• Try using this Homemade Taco Seasoning to make these chicken tenders.
• I did not use any additional salt in this recipe because there is already a significant amount of salt in the taco seasoning and the corn chips.
• Before coating the chicken tenders in the mayonnaise mixture, make sure to remove or cut away any tendons or excess fat.
• I find that using a rolling pin is the best way to crush Fritos, however, you can also use a meat mallet or your hands to crush the corn chips.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken tenders are cooked to 165 degrees.
• These chicken tenders taste best when served hot and crunchy, straight out of the oven.

Improvements:

• Add a 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground chipotle, chile powder, or ground cayenne to the mayonnaise mixture for extra spice.
• Try using different flavors of Fritos in this recipe, like Flamin’ Hot or Spicy Jalapeño.
• Squeeze a little bit of lime or lemon juice over the chicken tenders right before serving.
• Serve these chicken tenders with this Dried Cranberry Creamy Chipotle Coleslaw or this Creamy Simple Stovetop Gouda Mac & Cheese.

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Baked Chicken Tenders with Crushed Fritos

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Teaspoon Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Pound Chicken Tenders (Approximately 8)
• 3/4 Cup Finely Crushed Fritos

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, oregano, paprika, and pepper.
3. Add the chicken tenders to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat.
4. Place the Fritos into a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and then crush the Fritos using your hands or a rolling pin.
5. Dip each mayonnaise-coated chicken tender into the bag of crushed Fritos, evenly coat it, and then place it into a 9x13 glass baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. The temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.

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In 2024, we’ll be cooking and baking our way through the alphabet with several of our food blogger friends. Every other Wednesday, for the 2024 Alphabet Challenge, we’ll be sharing a new recipe featuring a consecutive letter of the alphabet, starting with A in January and ending with Z in December.

“A” – Dried Apple & Bourbon Oven-Baked Sauerkraut

“B” – Spicy Barbecue Seasoned Rice Chex Mix

“C” – Dove Dark Chocolate Chunk Cakey Muffins

“D” – Italian Deviled Eggs with Heart-Shaped Tomatoes

“E” – Buttery Everything Bagel Seasoning Biscuits

“F” – Butternut Squash Soup with French Herbes

“G” – Creamy Simple Stovetop Gouda Mac & Cheese

“H” – Sweet Honey Deviled Eggs with Fennel Fronds

“I” – Orange & Feta Italian Orzo Pasta Salad

“J” – Brown Sugar Caribbean Jerk Seasoning

“K” – Kalamata, Mozzarella, & Tomato Couscous Salad

“L” – Fresh Dill Deviled Eggs with a Hint of Lemon

“M” – Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Fresh Mint

“N” – Great Northern Bean Summer Caprese Salad

“O” – Firecracker Oatmeal Peanut Butter Blossoms

“P” – Creamy Potato Salad with Crunchy Fennel

“Q” – Butternut Squash Taco Ravioli with Queso Fresco

“R” – Cheeseburger Broccoli Rice Soup Casserole

“S” – Sweet Whiskey Skillet Teriyaki Chicken

“T” – Baked Chicken Tenders with Crushed Fritos

“U” – Unsweetened Coconut Oatmeal Peach Crisp

“V” – Sweet & Spicy Balsamic Vinegar Deviled Eggs

“W” – Whiskey-Soaked Raisin Baked Stove Top Stuffing

“X” – X’s & O’s (Hugs & Kisses) Brown Sugar Cookies

“Y” – Jalapeño Yellow Cornmeal Brown Sugar Cookies

“Z” – Zesty Italian Balsamic Baked Oyster Crackers

Please make sure to check out the other great “T” recipes below. A huge thanks to A Day in the Life on the Farm for hosting this 2024 Alphabet Challenge event.

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• Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Stuffed Turkey Cutlets by Food Lust People Love
• Taco Tater Skins by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
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• Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapao) by Palatable Pastime
• Toasted Croutons by Culinary Cam
• Tomato Onion Chutney by Mayuri’s Jikoni
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