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Cornflake Baked Chicken

Looking for a new chicken recipe and craving that “fried” chicken taste without wanting to fry–definitely give my Cornflake Baked Chicken recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornflakes crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • pinch of garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons Louisiana Style Hot Sauce
  • 4 chicken breast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven preheats, using a food processor blend until cornflakes are crushed.
  2. Place the crushed cornflakes in a shallow dish, sprinkle with the paprika and garlic powder. Mix well and set to the side.
  3. In another shallow dish mix together the egg, water and hot sauce. Whisk until incorporated and set next to the Cornflake mixture
  4. Grab a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Then season with salt and pepper on both sides (to taste). Dip the chicken breast in the egg mixture followed by the cornflake mixture. Make sure you coat both sides well. and then place on the wire rack. Repeat until all your chicken is coated and battered.
  6. Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the tops of the chicken is golden and crispy. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • The secret to a crisp outer crust is using a baking sheet with a wire rackon top. That ensures that the chicken on the bottom won’t become soggy and that it will crisp all around!

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 552mg (23%) Potassium 884mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 439IU (9%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 552mg 23%
Potassium 884mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 439IU 9%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.