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Cornflake Chicken
This recipe for cornflake chicken is strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned crushed cornflakes and baked to crispy perfection. These chicken fingers are easy to make and are a big hit with both kids and adults!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Place the milk and eggs in a bowl; whisk to combine.
- In a food processor pulse together the cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt and pepper until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour the cornflake mixture onto a plate.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then roll in the cornflakes.
- Place the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer. Coat the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
479mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.