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Pan of Cornflake Chicken with some ranch dressing on a wooden table.
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Cornflake Chicken

This Cornflake Chicken is crispy, golden, and baked, not fried, making it an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Simple pantry ingredients come together for a no-fuss meal that’s big on flavor and short on prep time!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Cornflake Chicken
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders, or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups (112 g) cornflakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat generously with cooking spray.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until fully combined. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse cornflakes, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until coarse crumbs form. (You can also place everything in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.)
  • Pour the cornflake mixture onto a large plate or shallow dish.
  • Season the chicken tenders lightly with extra salt and pepper.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the milk and egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
  • Press the chicken into the cornflake crumbs, coating both sides evenly.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 277kcal