Chicken, again?

The economy often demands we cook what we can afford. The economy can't tell us to make it bland and tasteless, however! This is a fun, easy recipe that will get dinner going even when time is short. It also tastes good cold the next day.

Oven Chicken Tortilla

Approximately 2 cups of crushed tortilla chips
1 package of your favorite taco seasoning
About 2 1/2 pounds of either chicken wings or chicken pieces
Flour to coat
3 eggs, beaten
1 generous teaspoon of hot sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Use vegetable oil spray on a baking sheet with rims.

Mix together the chips and seasoning in a bowl. Beat the eggs together with the hot sauce in a second bowl. Place about a cup of flour in a plastic bag.

A few pieces at a time, shake the chicken pieces in the flour to coat. Shake off the excess and set aside until all the chicken is done.

Dip each piece into the egg mixture and then coat with the tortilla chip combination and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on size of chicken pieces you used.

Ideas . . .
You can be adventurous and use other packets of seasoning. I like using the dried Ranch for mine.

You can also cut thick 'fingers' of boneless, white chicken. Remember it will take about 20 minutes for this type to bake.

I like using chicken thighs. For special occasions, I slip a piece of cheddar cheese under the skin and then proceed as indicated.

Only have spicy, seasoned chips on hand? Skip the seasoning packet!