Cool Ranch Chicken Tenders
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs Boneless chicken breasts tender and meaty, perfect for creating juicy tenders.
- 2 cups Buttermilk helps to marinate and tenderize the chicken.
For the Coating
- 1 bag (12 oz) Cool Ranch Doritos crushed, for iconic flavor.
- 1 cup Flour provides a light and crispy coating.
- 1–2 Tbsp Ranch seasoning mix optional, for extra flavor.
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying.
Method
Preparation
- Pour buttermilk over the chicken strips in a bowl, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Crush Cool Ranch Doritos into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- In a shallow dish, combine crushed Doritos, flour, and optional ranch seasoning mix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in Doritos-flour mixture.
- Carefully add chicken strips to hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken strips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving1tenderCalories350kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein25gFat20gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol80mgSodium700mgPotassium400mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A300IUVitamin C2mgCalcium50mgIron2mg
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight if possible. Crush Doritos into fine crumbs for better adherence.