Cornflake Chicken

5 from 1 vote

This easy Cornflake Chicken recipe features tender pieces of chicken coated in a crunchy, perfectly seasoned mix of cornflakes and spices and baked to golden perfection. Juicy, flavorful chicken that the whole family will love!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cornflake chicken, cornflake chicken recipe, cornflake chicken tenders

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 372kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts cut into strips
3 cups cornflakes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
¾ cup half and half or whole milk

Garnish (Optional)

1 tablespoon parsley choipped

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a bowl of a food processor (or large ziploc bag), add the cornflakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Pulse (or crush) until only crumbles remain. Do not pulse it to a powder - you want to be able to see the cornflakes still. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
3 cups cornflakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and half and half.
2 large eggs, ¾ cup half and half
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture then in the cornflake mixture, making sure to thoroughly coat each piece of chicken. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
Bake for 15 to20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the center of the chicken.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.
1 tablespoon parsley

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Notes

Storage Information

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.

To freeze uncooked chicken, prepare as directed and then instead of baking, place on a parchment lined baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes to flash freeze. Transfer to an airtight ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.

To freeze cooked chicken, transfer to a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, place in the oven or air fryer until heated through.

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