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Crispy Cornflake Chicken Tenders

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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 19 minutes
Golden, crunchy, and juicy, this Cornflake Chicken is easy to make with basic pantry staples. Includes frying and baking instructions.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 5 cups cornflakes crushed into coarse crumbs
  • Oil for frying or baking

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the cornflakes in a large zip-top bag and gently crush them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture.
  4. Place the flour in one shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes with the remaining seasoning mixture.
  5. Working one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off. Press the chicken firmly into the seasoned cornflakes until evenly coated on all sides.
  6. To Fry: Heat about 1 inch of neutral oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a wire rack while you fry the remaining batches.
    To Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack and lightly spray both sides with cooking spray. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

The nutrition facts shown are for the fried version of this recipe. The nutrition information provided is an estimate only and may vary depending on the brands of ingredients used, the amount of coating that adheres to the chicken, and how much oil is absorbed during frying. 

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories550 kcalCarbohydrates42 gProtein58 gFat16 gSaturated Fat3.5 gPolyunsaturated Fat3.5 gMonounsaturated Fat7 gCholesterol180 mgSodium1340 mgPotassium790 mgFiber1 gSugar3 gVitamin A140 IUVitamin C4 mgCalcium45 mgIron3 mg

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