Dorito Chicken
Baked boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in a Cool Ranch Doritos crumb crust with a mayonnaise–sour cream–Parmesan coating.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cupsCool Ranch Doritos *
- 1 cupmayonnaise
- 1/2 cupsour cream
- 1 teaspoonminced garlic
- 1 teaspoonground black pepper
- 1/3 cupfreshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts(**)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place an oven rack in the center position.
- Put 3½ cups Cool Ranch Doritos into a large resealable plastic bag, seal, and crush them into fine crumbs with a rolling pin (or heavy pan). Transfer the crumbs to a shallow bowl or plate.
- In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese until evenly combined.
- Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon sea salt.
- Set up a dredging station: the bowl with the mayo mixture next to the bowl with the crushed Doritos.
- Working with one chicken breast at a time, dip it into the mayo mixture and use a spoon or tongs to coat all sides evenly; let any excess drip back into the bowl.
- Press the mayo-coated chicken into the Doritos crumbs, coating both sides and pressing firmly so the crumbs adhere. Repeat until all 4 breasts are coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in an oven-safe baking dish, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature registers 165°F and the crust is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a rolling pin (or food processor for speed) to crush the Doritos into even crumbs. Consistency helps the coating stick and bake evenly.
Pat the chicken dry before dredging. This prevents excess moisture from making the coating slide off.
After dredging in Doritos, gently press the crumbs onto the chicken so they adhere better.
For extra crispiness, you can place a wire rack inside your baking dish so air circulates around the chicken.
Since chicken breast thickness varies, check with a meat thermometer (165°F) for perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out.
Air Fryer Instructions:Preheat your air fryer to 375°F, spray the basket with nonstick spray, place the breaded chicken breasts in the basket, spray them with cooking spray, and air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until 165°F.
Pat the chicken dry before dredging. This prevents excess moisture from making the coating slide off.
After dredging in Doritos, gently press the crumbs onto the chicken so they adhere better.
For extra crispiness, you can place a wire rack inside your baking dish so air circulates around the chicken.
Since chicken breast thickness varies, check with a meat thermometer (165°F) for perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out.
Air Fryer Instructions:Preheat your air fryer to 375°F, spray the basket with nonstick spray, place the breaded chicken breasts in the basket, spray them with cooking spray, and air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until 165°F.