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    Takis Chicken

    Published: Jun 23, 2023 by Shannon · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This delicious Takis Chicken packs a bold flavor and crunch from crushed Takis chips. This chicken bakes in just 30 minutes in the oven for an easy weeknight meal.

    A platter with cooked Takis Chicken. this recipe

    Takis are a bold and crunchy corn chip that is rolled, coated with a spicy and tangy mixture, then deep-fried to achieve the perfect crispness. This chip comes in a variety of flavors (including the wildly popular Takis Fuego) and is a play on the popular crispy taquito. Takis are the favorite chip of my kids, so I decided to make a fun baked chicken dish coated with their favorite snack. And let me tell you, this was a hit! Pretty sure I stacked up some cool mom points with this meal. This method is also super versatile, so use any chip you like - we particularly like it with Doritos or Hot Cheetos.

    Looking for other super kid-friendly dishes? My kids also love this Pepperoni Pizza Chicken and these Buffalo Sloppy Joe's.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Pairing
    • Recipe
    • Food safety
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make Takis Chicken:

    Chicken breasts, butter, cooking spray and a bag of Takis.
    • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • butter
    • Takis
    • cooking spray

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make Takis Chicken:

    A cutting board with chicken breasts sliced into cutlets.

    Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise into cutlets.

    A food processor with crushed Takis in it.

    Add the Takis to a food processor and pulse until they are completely crumbled. (Alternatively, place the Takis in a bag and smash them with a frying pan to make the crumbs.) Place the Taki crumbs in a shallow dish or pie plate.

    A cutting board with chicken cutlets, a dish of melted butter with a brush and a pan with crushed Takis.

    Unwrap the butter an place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until melted. Then, brush both sides of each chicken with butter. Then, dip each buttered cutlet into the Taki crumbs pressing to coat.

    A sheet pan of raw chicken cutlets coated in crushed Takis and ready to bake.

    Place the Taki-coated chicken cutlets on a greased baking sheet and spray the top of each with a couple of squirts of cooking spray. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes, then serve immediately.

    Hint: Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil prior to baking for easy cleanup.

    Substitutions

    Want to substitute an ingredient in Takis Chicken? Here's how:

    • Boneless skinless chicken breasts - use store-bought chicken cutlets or chicken tenders in place of the breasts to skip the step of slicing them.
    • Butter - use an equal amount of oil in place of the butter such as olive oil, canola oil or melted coconut oil.
    • Takis - use an equal amount of a different chip. We also like Hot Cheetos with this method.

    Variations

    Try this variation of Takis Chicken:

    • Cheesy - sprinkle the top of the chicken with shredded cheddar cheese prior to baking.

    Equipment

    This equipment comes in handy when making Takis Chicken:

    • food processor
    • knife
    • cutting board
    • rubber brush
    • sheet pan

    Storage

    Store leftover cooled baked Takis Chicken in an airtight dish in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Top tip

    Cook this Taki Chicken in the air fryer at 400 for 15 minutes (or until a meat thermometer registers 165 when inserted into the chicken) rather than in the oven.

    FAQ

    Are Takis deep fried?

    Yes, Takis chips are deep fried.

    Related

    Looking for other easy chicken recipes like this? Try these:

    • A dish of cooked Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip with chips and veggies for dipping.
      Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • A platter of prepared Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken.
      Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken
    • A Santa Fe Chicken Salad in a wooden bowl with a dish of Creamy Salsa Dressing.
      Santa Fe Chicken Salad
    • A platter with cooked Pepperoni Pizza Chicken topped with fresh basil.
      Pepperoni Pizza Chicken

    Pairing

    Serve Takis Chicken with one of these easy vegetable dishes for a balanced meal the whole family will love:

    • A cooked Green Bean Artichoke Casserole.
      Green Bean Artichoke Casserole
    • A cooked head of Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese.
      Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese
    • A plate of cooked spinach and feta.
      Spinach and Feta
    • A plate of cooked Indian Roasted Cauliflower.
      Indian Roasted Cauliflower

    Recipe

    A platter with cooked Takis Chicken.

    Takis Chicken

    Shannon
    This delicious Takis Chicken packs a bold flavor and crunch from crushed Takis chips. This chicken bakes in just 30 minutes in the oven for an easy weeknight meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 131 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 food processor
    • 1 knife
    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 sauce brush
    • 1 sheet pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 9.9 oz bag Takis
    • 3 Tablespoons butter
    • 12 squirts cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise into cutlets.
    • Add the Takis to a food processor and pulse until they are completely crumbled. (Alternatively, place the Takis in a bag and smash them with a frying pan to make the crumbs.) Place the Taki crumbs in a shallow dish or pie plate.
    • Unwrap the butter an place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until melted. Then, brush both sides of each chicken with butter. Then, dip each buttered cutlet into the Taki crumbs pressing to coat.
    • Place the Taki-coated chicken cutlets on a greased baking sheet and spray the top of each with a couple of squirts of cooking spray. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes, then serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended

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    1. Shannon

      June 23, 2023 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Such a fun recipe!

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    2. Jamie Shaughnessy

      November 20, 2024 at 3:30 am

      It was so good! I did make a pancake like batter (egg, flour, water) do dip in before the coating. Thank you for the great recipe! My family said it’s a keeper!

      Reply
      • Shannon

        January 13, 2025 at 7:08 pm

        This is a popular one with my family also!

        Reply

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