Healthier chicken and chips

ByRasa Pelham
A plate of healthier baked chicken strips served with potato chips, sliced tomatoes, and a side of lettuce on a pink background, with utensils placed beside a black cloth.

Since I made a mental decision to eat healthier I have started to look for the ways to make the food I crave healthier. One of them is using substitutes (worked best with the cakes) or changing the way the food is prepared. For this instance I thought baking is better that frying! No brainer right? Anyway, if you are the fast food chain fan, that this is for you ;-).

A plate of baked chicken strips served with potato chips, sliced tomatoes, and a side of lettuce.

BAKED CHICKEN AND CHIPS serves two

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup crumbed tortilla chips (basic ones are the best!)
  • 1 egg whisked with some seasoning
  • 2 large potatoes, cut into chips (I like to leave the skin on)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lettuce and sliced tomato to serve (optional, but highly recommended)
Ingredients for baked chicken and chips, including cut potato strips, chicken fillets, a bowl of whisked egg, and a plate of tortilla crumbs, arranged on a wooden surface.

1. Start with the potato chips as that takes the longest. Toss the chips together with oil and salt&pepper in the large bowl. Lay them evenly (in single layer) on the baking tray. Bake them for about 45ming in 180C preheated oven turning now and then.

Raw potato chips cut into even strips, arranged neatly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

2. Meanwhile prepare the chicken. Dip the chicken strips into egg mixture and then into the crumbs. Lay the well coated chicken strips onto the baking tray. Bake the chicken for 30min.

Baked chicken strips coated with crushed tortilla chips, arranged on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Close-up of a calico cat lounging on a pink surface.

Then wait…. or prepare the side salad. Simply arrange sliced tomato and lettuce on the plate.

A plate of baked chicken strips, golden fries, sliced tomatoes, and a portion of fresh lettuce, set on a pink background with cutlery arranged beside it.

Enjoy!
Rasa xoxo 

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