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tex-mex chicken fingers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Ortega in the Favorite Brand Name Recipes cookbook.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tex-mex chicken fingers

  • 1/2 c
    dried bread crumbs or cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 lb
    chicken tenderloins (about 12)
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • ortega green chile picante sauce, mild

How To Make tex-mex chicken fingers

  • 1
    Combine crumbs, flour, chili powder, salt and cumin in small shallow bowl.
  • 2
    Dip chicken in egg; coat with crumb mixture.
  • 3
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
  • 4
    Serve with picante sauce for dipping.
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