Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 medium red onions, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 small head cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 9-ounce bag low-sodium tortilla chips, finely crushed
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
Directions
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Whisk 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar and the chili powder in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Add the onions, separating them into rings. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss to coat the onions with the liquid, then let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk 1/3 cup mayonnaise, the cilantro and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and toss. Refrigerate the slaw until ready to serve.
Whisk the remaining 2/3 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon liquid from the pickled onions in a shallow dish. Put the crushed chips in another dish. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Dip the chicken in the mayonnaise mixture and then in the chips; place on the baking sheet. Mist the chicken with cooking spray. Bake until crisp and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with the slaw and onions.
Per serving: Calories 771; Fat 41 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 103 mg; Sodium 1,079 mg; Carbohydrate 62 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 39 g

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By khuckeba_11928219
Chardon, OH
on October 04, 2011
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The slaw was amazing I didn't even really need to do the onions. I didn't have fresh cilantro just dried and I eyeballed how much was enough to add. My husband loved it. It needs a sauce to dip the tenders in. I made fried poblano peppers stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar cheese to go with it. Fabulous meal nice to shake things up a bit, and this was better than eating out.
By heroboyster
on July 02, 2011
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I like this recipe.. thank you a lot.
By craftyfingers
on October 30, 2010
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Very good. Served tenders with the salad and red onions rolled in a soft flour tortilla. Family says this recipe is a keeper.
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