Copycat Chilis Tortilla Crunch Chicken Fingers Recipes

COPYCAT CHILI'S TORTILLA CRUNCH CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. In a shallow dish, combine the onion soup mix, crushed red pepper, cayenne, cumin, and tortilla chip crumbs. In another shallow dish, whisk together the egg and water. Place the chicken between pieces of waxed paper. Pound to 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch thick strips. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Dredge in the tortilla crumb mixture, patting to adhere the crumbs to the chicken. Place the chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken fingers. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the coating is golden brown. Serve hot.

CHILI'S TORTILLA CRUNCH CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a large baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
• Combine dry onion soup mix, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, and finely crushed tortilla chips; set aside. Beat together egg and water; set aside.
• Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
• Cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch strips. Dip strips in egg then into tortilla chip/spice mixture, coating well.
• Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking dish; drizzle with butter.
• Bake uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, or until chicken is done and topping is golden and crispy.

TORTILLA CRUNCH CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
• In medium bowl combine Lipton soup mix and tortilla chip.
• In large bag, combine chicken and egg beaten with the water. Shake until evenly coated. Remove chicken and dip in tortilla mixture until evenly coated.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spay. Arrange the chicken on the pan, drizzle with butter and bake uncovered for 12 minutes or until chicken is done.

CHILI'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
• 2. Add onion and garlic to the pot and saute over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onion begins to become translucent. Add chicken broth.
• 3. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Add masa mixture to pot with onion, garlic and broth.
• 4. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.
• 5. Shred the chicken into small, bite size pieces and add it to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30 to 40 minutes or until thick.
• 6. Serve soup in cups or bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips and a spoonful of your favorite salsa or pico de gallo.

CHILI'S CHICKEN CRISPERS

Steps:

• Heat shortening or oil in fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Combine beaten egg, milk, chicken broth, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk for about 30 seconds to dissolve salt. Whisk in 1 cup self rising flour. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
• Coat each piece of chicken with dry flour, and then dunk the chicken into the batter. Let a little batter drip off the chicken and lower it into the hot oil. Fry for 7 to 9 minutes.
• Repeat with the remaining chicken, frying 3 to 4 tenderloins at a time. Drain fried chicken strips on paper towels and serve with honey mustard dressing.