Tex-Mex Chicken Crunchies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup all-purpose baking mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
2 cups crushed spicy tortilla chips
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup vegetable oil
ranch dressing
barbecue sauce

Directions:

Place baking mix in a shallow dish. Whisk together egg and enchilada sauce in a small bowl. Stir together tortilla crumbs and cilantro in a separate shallow dish.
Dredge chicken pieces in baking mix; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in crumb mixture. Cover chicken, and chill 30 minutes.
Pour oil into a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F. Fry chicken, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until brown. Drain on wire racks over paper towels. Serve chicken with ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	671.15 Kcal (2810 kJ)
Calories from fat	504.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.07g	86%
Cholesterol	28.57mg	10%
Sodium	209.92mg	9%
Potassium	154.67mg	3%
Total Carbs	40.3g	13%
Sugars	0.89g	4%
Dietary Fiber	3.12g	12%
Protein	5.11g	10%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	67.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	555.82 Kcal (2327 kJ)
Calories from fat	417.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.44g	86%
Cholesterol	23.66mg	10%
Sodium	173.85mg	9%
Potassium	128.09mg	3%
Total Carbs	33.38g	13%
Sugars	0.74g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	12%
Protein	4.23g	10%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	55.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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