Oven Fried Cornflake Chicken
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Oven Fried Cornflake Chicken is the perfect guilt-free comfort food that delivers all the crunch without the deep-frying. This baked chicken recipe features a perfectly seasoned crust made with crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of thyme, locking in juicy flavor with every bite. Thanks to a dash of melted butter and a hot oven, you’ll achieve irresistibly crispy results that rival traditional fried chicken. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this dish cooks to perfection in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve this satisfying meal alongside your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or roasted veggies for a crowd-pleasing feast. Whether you choose drumsticks or thighs, skin-on or skinless, this recipe will be your new go-to for crispy oven-baked chicken perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks or thighs (skin-on or skinless)
- 3 cups cornflakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the cornflakes in a large zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands. Pour the crushed cornflakes into a shallow dish.
In another shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
In a third shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to help the coating stick better.
Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken piece into the egg mixture, making sure it is evenly coated.
Finally, roll the chicken in the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each piece.
Drizzle melted butter over the coated chicken pieces to enhance crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. To check doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken; it should read 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1212 mg | 404% | |
| Sodium | 3890 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 213.3 g | 427% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.0 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 39.9 mg | 222% | |
| Potassium | 2571 mg | 55% | |
*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.
