Plantain-Crusted Chicken Tenders With Mango Dipping Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a food processor, pulse the plantain chips until they are finely crushed.
• STEP 3.In a shallow dish, combine the crushed plantain chips, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• STEP 4.In a separate shallow dish, whisk the eggs.
• STEP 5.Dip each chicken tender into the whisked eggs, then coat it in the plantain chip mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 6.Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
• STEP 7.While the chicken is baking, prepare the mango dipping sauce by combining the mango, lime juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• STEP 8.Serve the plantain-crusted chicken tenders with the mango dipping sauce on the side.
• STEP 9.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to crush the plantain chips finely for a better coating texture.
• If you don't have plantain chips, you can use panko breadcrumbs as a substitute.
• For extra flavor, you can add some spices like paprika or cayenne pepper to the plantain chip mixture.
• If you prefer a spicier dipping sauce, you can add more red pepper flakes to the mango sauce.
• These chicken tenders are best served fresh and hot, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the chicken tenders in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the chicken tenders with the mango dipping sauce on the side for dipping.