Name: CORN CHIP CHICKEN SALAD
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain flour ((50g)); 2 eggs; 200 g corn chips (try salsa flavoured) ((7oz)); 600 g chicken tenderloins ((1lb 5oz)); 3 Tbsp rice bran oil; 200 g cos or romaine lettuce ((7oz)); 2 large handfuls fresh coriander ((optional)); 1 avocado; 1 large tomato; 1 small red onion; 400 g can red kidney beans ((14oz)); 300 g can whole corn kernels ((10.6oz)); 1 cup grated Colby or cheddar cheese ((100g) (optional)); 2 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/3 cup lite sour cream ((80ml)); 1 lime, cut into wedges ((optional))

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Chicken tenderloins are coated with crushed tortilla chips, then panfried to golden perfection in this Mexican-style corn chip chicken salad.

What makes up the salad itself? You’ll find crunchy shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, red onion, corn and kidney beans. Grated cheese and fresh coriander are optional (but delicious) extras!

Drizzle with a zesty cumin and lime dressing and top with the crispy corn chip coated chicken.

Don’t forget a dollop of sour cream and a juicy wedge of lime. Delish!

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CORN CHIP CHICKEN SALAD

Keyword: CHICKEN, MAIN MEALS

Difficulty: Easy

Ready In: 40 minutes

Serves: 4

Chicken tenderloins are coated with crushed tortilla chips, then panfried to golden perfection in this Mexican-style corn chip chicken salad. Drizzle with a zesty cumin and lime dressing.

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Ingredients

CHICKEN

1/3 cup plain flour (50g)
2 eggs
200 g corn chips (try salsa flavoured) (7oz)
600 g chicken tenderloins (1lb 5oz)
3 Tbsp rice bran oil

SALAD

200 g cos or romaine lettuce (7oz)
2 large handfuls fresh coriander (optional)
1 avocado
1 large tomato
1 small red onion
400 g can red kidney beans (14oz)
300 g can whole corn kernels (10.6oz)
1 cup grated Colby or cheddar cheese (100g) (optional)

DRESSING

2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp ground cumin

TO SERVE

1/3 cup lite sour cream (80ml)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

PREPARE CHICKEN
Place flour on a medium-large plate. Use a fork to whisk eggs together in a bowl. Crush corn chips into small crumbs (use a food processor or place in a resealable bag and bash with a rolling pin).
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into flour, the egg, then corn chips to coat all over. Place on a clean plate.
Preheat oven to 100ºC (210ºF) fan bake. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan on medium to medium-high. Pan fry chicken in batches for 4 minutes each side, until cooked through. Place on a rack set over an oven tray and keep warm in oven while you cook the remaining chicken. Add more oil to pan as needed.
MAKE SALAD AND DRESSING
While chicken cooks, shred lettuce and roughly chop coriander. Dice avocado and tomato and finely dice onion. Rinse kidney beans and corn with cold water and drain well. Divide salad ingredients (including cheese, if using) between individual serving plates.
Place all dressing ingredients in a medium jar and shake well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over salad.
SERVE
Add chicken to plates with salad. Serve with a generous dollop of sour cream and a wedge of lime.

Recipe Notes

WINE MATCH: Go for a dry Riesling.
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: Use plain gluten-free flour. Choose gluten-free corn chips.
INGREDIENT SWAPS / NOTES: Chicken tenderloins can be swapped for boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut them into strips like tenderloins). You can use bottled lime juice and omit the lime wedges if you prefer.
STORING AND REHEATING: Store chicken, salad and dressing separately. Chicken is best reheated in a frying pan (with a little oil) or in the oven (so that the coating is crispy). Dress salad and add sour cream and lime just before serving.