Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the chicken sit at room temperature while you prepare the other components.
- For the chipotle sauce, mix together the chopped chipotle peppers (and sauce), mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and a hint of salt. Chill in the fridge.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red bell peppers and onions, sautéing until softened and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Slaw Mixing
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, diced avocados, lime juice, white vinegar, and chopped cilantro. Fold in the cooled pepper mixture and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
Dredging and Cooking
- Create a dredging station with bowls for seasoned flour (chipotle powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt), beaten eggs with milk, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in seasoned flour, soak in egg mixture, then press into tortilla crumbs.
- In a hot skillet with vegetable oil, fry the chicken for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet and finish in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
- Serve each crispy piece of chicken topped with avocado slaw and a drizzle of chipotle sauce.
Nutrition
Notes
If you have leftovers, store the chicken and slaw separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
