Description
Enjoy a crunchy twist on classic chicken with this easy and delicious Cereal Crusted Chicken recipe. Coated in crispy cornflakes and baked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal (crushed)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Coating:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- nonstick cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Crush the Cornflakes: Place cornflakes in a bag and crush into coarse crumbs.
- Prepare Coating: In one bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In a third bowl, place crushed cornflakes.
- Coat the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with cornflakes. Place on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free cornflakes and flour for a gluten-free option.
- Enhance flavor with grated Parmesan cheese or dried herbs in the coating.
- Serve with honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
