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Crispy Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

All you need is 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to make crispy oven fried chicken for the whole family -No eggs and flour required!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 400 g boneless skinless mini chicken breast fillets or large chicken breast evenly sliced
  • 250 ml buttermilk see notes for homemade buttermilk
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 120 g cornflakes
  • 2 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
  • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground garlic optional
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large casserole dish, pour the buttermilk and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken in the buttermilk and mix until evenly coated. Cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 180 C /365 F and arrange a baking tray in the middle shelf.
  4. Place cornflakes, panko, olive oil, spices (if using) in a food processor, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until finely crumbled and place in a large bowl.
  5. Shake off the excess buttermilk from the chicken, then dip each piece in the cornflakes mixture and coat evenly, patting with fingers to make the crumbs stick.
  6. Cover the hot baking tray with parchment paper, spray with a little olive oil and arrange the chicken tenders over it.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken internal temperature reaches 73°C / 165°F.
  8. Take the chicken out of the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dips.

Notes

  • * To make homemade buttermilk: In a large bowl place 250 ml of milk and mix in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and use as needed.