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Monday, June 2, 2014

Crunchy Doritos Chicken - A 'House of Fauci's' Pin It or Forget It

I am always looking for different ways to prepare chicken strips, especially kid friendly recipes. Of course I seeked the wisdom of Pinterest and found the perfect recipe. I stumbled upon a recipe called 'Doritos Crusted Chicken' that was inspired by blogger Spend With Pennies. This recipe looked like a great kid friendly chicken recipe; especially since it included Doritos! 

I renamed it- Crunchy Doritos Chicken

What I love about this recipe is that it is simple with very few ingredients and it has Doritos and my entire family loves Doritos. 


Spice up your chicken with your favorite seasonings. I used a taco season, salt and pepper. In a Ziplock bag, add a couple of handfuls of Doritos and crunch them up. They don't need to be tiny pieces but not too big. In a separate bowl mix one egg and some milk. (I don't measure) Dip the seasoned chicken into the egg/milk mix and then put the dipped chicken in the Doritos Ziplock bag and coat the chicken; you may want to double dip and double coat for added crunch. Place on your cooking pan and reseason for added flavor. 


Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy the crunchy goodness! After my family tasted this meal, we all decided that the Crunchy Doritos Chicken, aka Doritos Crusted Chicken is a .....


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68 comments:

  1. Mama BJune 2, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    These are my favorite Doritos! I bet this chicken would be a big hit with my kiddos!

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  2. debdennyJune 2, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    That is great. Love doritos and this is great way to create a awesome dish.

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  3. krystalJune 2, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    I am so impressed! I never would have though to try Doritos and chicken!

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  4. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?June 2, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Yum! What a hit, I'm sure. I've never thought to cook with Doritos before.

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  5. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Yum,Great idea i bet my kiddies would love these as one of their favs is chicken.It will be nice to try something different.

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  6. Masshole MommyJune 3, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    That is a great idea. My boys would get a huge kick out of that. I mean, who doesn't love Doritos?

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  7. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    YUM! Cheesy chicken with little work! I love it!

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  8. Emily @ Busy MommyJune 3, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    My kids would love this. They love Doritos!

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  9. ElizabethJune 3, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Love this! What a perfect way to mix up chicken strips. I'm sure they're delicious!

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  10. My Captivating LifeJune 3, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    We do lots of crunchy chicken but I have never tried Doritos. I will have to try it. My favorite is crushed French's onions!!!

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  11. AutumnJune 3, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    This looks yummy! I love Doritos - I bet it tastes really good with the chicken.

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  12. Sippy Cup MomJune 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    That looks delicious! I think I'll make it tonight!

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  13. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I find it so interesting that you call the series pin it or forget. I'm terrible about remembering that I have pins to reference at all! I do a similar recipe with cheezits.

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  14. PamJune 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    This looks like something that kids would really enjoy. Maybe even big kids, LOL. Like my adult sons. I will have to give this a try. I love Doritos.

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  15. Nancy @ Neatly-PackagedJune 3, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    I am seriously jealous of your kids right now! :p

    http://neatly-packaged.blogspot.com/

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  16. jaimeJune 3, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Who doesn't love Doritos? This recipe looks really great (and I love your plates!)

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  17. mail4roseyJune 3, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    I bet that is tasty with the Doritos. I wonder why this hasn't been done more often, it's brilliant!

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    1. PamJune 28, 2014 at 1:40 PM

      It is brilliant! I ended up making these after I saw this a few weeks ago and my family loved it!

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  18. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Those look really good. I'll need to try these. I might even make a few with Cool Ranch, that's my favorite.

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  19. ShellJune 3, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I bet my kids would love this! They love Doritos.

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  20. Liz MaysJune 3, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Doritos have lots of flavor so I can see how this would work well! It sounds so good.

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  21. valmgJune 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    What a fun idea to use Doritos! I'll have to remember that! - Jenn @ The Rebel Chick

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  22. Virginia at That Bald ChickJune 3, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    My husband and kids would really enjoy this!

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  23. Rachael EbnerJune 3, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    I would have never thought to use Doritos as a crust. It looks really good.

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  24. JessicaJune 3, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    This is such a good idea. My husband would love it!

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  25. Jinxy and MeJune 3, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Oh, that looks so yummy. I definitely will be trying this. I love crunch chicken and I'm sure the Doritos give it a lot of flavor!

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  26. BrettBMartinJune 3, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    oh man, this would totally be well received in my house! my family loves dorito flavor!

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  27. Emily - faliLVJune 3, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    These wouldn't be my cup of tea, but I can see why people would really like them! My husband would I'm sure!

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  28. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Now that sounds tasty! I'm going to have to give this one a try!

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  29. CamJune 3, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Now that's a cool little twist! Never would have thought to pair Doritos and chicken!

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  30. ricciJune 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Ok those look super yummy!!! I have been looking for a way to spice up my chicken and this just may be it!!

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  31. Alli SmithJune 4, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Doritos makes everything better! Looks delish!

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  32. Lou MartinJune 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    I love Doritos and this is such a great idea and I know my daughters would love this! Pinning!

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  33. Casa Vilora InteriorsJune 4, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    That is quite unique! Very creative dish I must say. Must be fun eating it

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  34. KrissyarJune 4, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    My son hates eating meat, but I may be able to pull it off if it had Doritos on it. Definitely going to have to try this one!

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  35. ShirleyJune 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Pinned to my Good Eats board, will have to make this with my grandchildren this summer! I have a recipe using Cheez Its crushed for tilapia on my blog, so good!

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  36. My Big Fat Happy LifeJune 4, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    My daughter loves Doritos, so I bet this will be a hit with her! I'm pinning.

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  37. Debra RuttJune 4, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I love it! You made a "Frankenfood" with the Doritios & chicken - any kid would want to eat that, I know mine would!

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  38. Marina@EBMRJune 4, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    So simple yet yummy! I have chicken and Doritos at home. Mmmm!

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  39. JeanineJune 4, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Oh my! I love this, I've wanted to try this for soooooo long!!! It looks so good!

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  40. Michelle ChristopherJune 4, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    I LOVE this! My favorite cheat day food is Doritos and this seems so simple. I have to try it.

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  41. It's Gonna Be Epic!June 4, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Yum, these look amazing! I think I'll put this on the menu for next week. :) Pinning!

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  42. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Definitely sounds interesting!

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  43. Take Time for TodayJune 4, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    These looks fantastic! And you're right - totally kid friendly! Adding to my menu list! Thanks!

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  44. FeliciaJune 4, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    This looks so good, I'm sure my entire family would love it. If I could only keep them out of the Doritos long enough to have some to use. =)

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  45. Theresa MahoneyJune 4, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Who would have thought about adding Doritos to chicken? I think that would be a surefire way to get my kids to eat my cooking lol. Looks great!

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  46. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    omgosh this looks amazing!!!!! I love both the chicken and doritos but adding them together is a new WIN!

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  47. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    This looks so delicious. I like how different it is. I think my kids would definitely give these a try.

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  48. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    I think I might cry. I know I would LOVE this (doritos are my favorite snack in the whole world) - but I also know I will not be finding them anywhere in Italy (its $32.00 to get them shipped from amazon for a bag...)! Will be making this many I return stateside!

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  49. Couponing in Central Florida!June 4, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    This looks delicious. And what a great idea to use as the crunchy coating. Thanks so much!

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  50. StacieinAtlantaJune 4, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Given how quickly my kids inhale Doritos, I think I can say that this would be a hit in our home. I am going to give it a try!

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  51. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Ok these look soooooo good. I LOVE doritos and would never have thought to put them on the chicken.

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  52. NoneJune 4, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Ha this is a perfect dinner for a picky kid!

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  53. JaredamyJune 4, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Yum! I have made potato chip chicken but never Dorito chicken! Looks like a great recipe!

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  54. Light Love HopeJune 4, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    This sounds delicious!

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  55. Cheap Is The *New* ClassyJune 4, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    That looks really good! We make something similar, but not with Doritos. We will have to try this soon!

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  56. UnknownJune 5, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    I bet this is wonderful. My boys would love it!

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  57. UnknownJune 5, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    MMMMMM, Doritos they make everything better! I'll definitely be trying this!

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  58. Kiittäkää Aina ja KaikestaJune 5, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    How delicious! I love doritos and that must be sooooo good to eat!

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  59. Cassie TuckerJune 6, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    This look delicious! My husband would LOVE this recipe :)

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  60. DinaJune 6, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    My kids love doritos. This would be a hit at my house. thanks.

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  61. Ms. LatinaJune 6, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Never heard of it, but my oldest has. He said he first heard of it at college.Go figure - they actually cook! ;)

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  62. mail4roseyJune 27, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    This is just the kind of lunch my kids would love to eat. I like that it's simple to make!

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  63. TatyJune 28, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    This is very creative. I can't imagine any kid resisting this recipe. Fun recipe definitively

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  64. Amanda @ Growing Up MadisonJune 28, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    OK I just have to try this. We love Doritos in my house and we also love chicken and I can see my family devouring this, well except for the girls who are vegetarians. :)

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  65. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Who would have thought Doritos? That actually looks really good. Amber N

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  66. valmg @ From Val's KitchenJune 28, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I love Doritos! This is a terrific idea!

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