Description
Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders are the perfect blend of crunch and juiciness, making them an irresistible weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Coated in a golden layer of crushed cornflakes, these tenders bake to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup ketchup (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed cornflakes mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips. Dredge each strip in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the cornflake mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart for even cooking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg