Description
Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, boasting a golden, crunchy exterior with juicy, tender chicken inside. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With the irresistible crunch of cornflakes combined with aromatic spices, these tenders bring comfort and nostalgia to your table while satisfying modern taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups plain cornflakes, crushed
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Trim and cut chicken breasts into strips; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up dredging stations: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed cornflakes mixed with minced garlic and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg