Cornflake Chicken
Crispy, golden, and delightfully crunchy, Cornflake Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dinner option that brings new life to weeknight meals. This oven-baked recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a perfectly seasoned cornflake coating, delivering all the crispiness you crave without the heaviness of deep frying. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, it’s an easy and healthier alternative for busy families. Packed with the flavors of garlic, paprika, and a touch of black pepper, the cornflake crust bakes to perfection in under 25 minutes, offering a kid-friendly dish that adults will love too. Serve this irresistible chicken with your favorite dipping sauces and classic sides like creamy coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or a fresh garden salad for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for dinner, game-day snacks, or casual get-togethers, Cornflake Chicken is sure to become your new go-to recipe for crispy baked chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 cups Cornflakes
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Place the cornflakes in a large zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Alternatively, use a food processor to achieve the desired texture.
Transfer the crushed cornflakes to a shallow bowl and mix in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and the third with the seasoned cornflake crumbs.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and cut them into even strips or leave them whole as preferred.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off. Finally, coat the chicken thoroughly in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Drizzle the chicken with vegetable oil or melted butter for extra crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the cornflake chicken with your favorite dipping sauce and side dishes such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 964 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 2640 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 243.0 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.8 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 35.8 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 2392 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
