Chicken tenders take a Tex-Mex turn with these Tortilla Crusted Chicken Tenders with Southwestern Dipping Sauce.
Love chicken tenders? You also need to check out these Crispy Ranch Chicken Strips with Ranch BBQ Dipping Sauce.
Have you ever anticipated a cookbook that you just knew was going to be good?
I have been so excited for the release of Lori Lange’s cookbook – The Recipe Girl Cookbook. I have been reading her blog for years now, and was so excited when she announced that she was writing a cookbook. And I was even more excited when I had the cookbook in my hands!! Lori’s recipes are the kind of recipes that I’m always drawn to – family friendly recipes, but often with a twist. And her cookbook follows in line with her blog – great everyday recipes, with some great entertaining recipes and tips thrown in.
This cookbook really does have something for everyone. From breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes to a wide variety of desserts, delicious salads and plenty of sides. And if you are following a gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian diet, there are icons on each recipe so you can easily see if the recipe is adaptable for your special diet. And if you are an entertainer, there is a whole chapter of menu ideas and tips and tricks. See – something for everyone!!
Number of Photos: Many
The photos in the book are gorgeous – done by one of my favorite food photographers Matt Armendariz. There isn’t a photo of every recipe, but the quality of the photos is amazing.
Difficulty Level of Recipes: Easy to Medium
The majority of the recipes are on the easy side of the scale. But she does throw in a few recipes that are a little more advanced – or at least take a little more effort. I love that there is such a variety of recipes in the cookbook.
Availability of Ingredients: Easy
No crazy ingredients here! In fact, I’m sure I could find a few recipes that could be made of all pantry staples.
Here’s what I made:
As a food blogger, it’s hard to admit that my kids don’t eat. Seriously – dinnertime is a struggle pretty much every night. And it’s basically impossible to get either of my kids to eat chicken unless we go out and have chicken nuggets. But these chicken tenders? A miracle. Not only did both of my kids eat them, but they cleaned their plates. This, my friends, is a miracle food!!
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Tortilla Crusted Chicken Tenders with Southwestern Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons red taco sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
Chicken Tenders
- 4 taco-size corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
Prepare the sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Make the chicken:
- Tear the tortillas into strips and place in a food processor. Process until they form fine crumbs. Transfer them to a shallow bowl and add the flour, cumin and salt and mix to combine. In another shallow bowl, combine the egg whites and milk.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Dip each of the chicken tenders in the egg mixture and then into the tortilla mixture, pressing to coat if needed. Add the chicken strips to the hot oil and cook until the chicken is golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.
Joanne says
I’m so excited about Lori’s cookbook as well! I’m cooking from it this weekend and can’t wait!
Emily says
You had me at “tortilla-crusted”…
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love the tortilla crust on these tenders, great idea!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
It’s so exciting to see Lori’s book out! These chicken tenders are sure to become our family favorite!
marcie@flavorthemoments. says
All of the dishes you made look delicious. I want all of it! I knew I wanted Lori’s cookbook, but now even more. Can’t wait to get it!
Adrea Tidwell says
Do you think I could substitute cornstarch for the flour to make it gluten free, or use a GF flour? Really would like to try this!
Deborah says
@Adrea Tidwell, I’m sure you could substitute with cornstarch, or in the book, she also gives the suggestion to use a gluten-free flour.
Amanda says
Love this review!! Totally want to try those Butterfinger Brownies now!! 🙂
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
These chicken tenders sound so great! I can’t wait to get my hands on Lori’s cookbook! 🙂
carrian says
perfect review. Can’t wait to check out her book.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
Her website is such a great resource, My sister learnt to cook from it when I recommended it to her a few months back. Now she is addicted like me. I love using ritz crackers or gold fish if I do not have totrilla on me.
Tieghan says
Loving her book. All the recipes are so delicious!1 This chicken is a must make on my list! My family loves chicken tenders!
Tracey says
I love your review of Lori’s book – I can’t wait to get my own copy and start cooking from it 🙂 A great spin on chicken fingers, my picky husband would definitely approve!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Great review!! I need to get my hands on a copy of this book!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
Awesome that you found a recipe the kids love! Sounds like a great cookbook! And those butterfinger brownies?! Yum.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have been waiting eagerly for her book, too! I know it’s going to be amazing and with the diversity of recipes and that Matt did the photography, no doubt, a total winner!
Glad your 4 year old approves of the brownies & declares them the best ever. Then again, I’ve never met a kid who would say no to a brownie 🙂
Rosa says
A lovely sounding book. That is one great chicken recipe!
Cheers,
Rosa