Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken
This crispy cornflake chicken is a savory spin on my Grandma's classic dish. Moist, tender chicken breasts are baked in a crunchy seasoned cereal coating and ready in under 30 minutes. It's an easy dinner that even the pickiest easters will love!
Servings: 4
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat
- 3 cups cornflake cereal
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 stick butter melted
Instructions
- Add the cornflakes to a large ziplocking bag (gallon size). Using a rolling pin crush them. Add the seasonings to the bag, seal to close, and give it a shake to evenly mix them together. Set aside.
- Add both eggs to a small mixing bowl and whisk them together until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Using paper towels, pat all of the chicken dry. Working with one chicken breast at a time, dunk a breast in the egg bowl turning to coat.
- Hold it over the bowl and let excess egg drip off for a second, then transfer it into the seasoned cornflake mixture. Turn the chicken to evenly coat, and press in the cornflakes as necessary.
- Transfer the coated chicken to a non stick baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken's been coated.
- Spoon the butter evenly out over the cornflake chicken breasts.
- Bake the chicken at 400° for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- If you're worried about the meat being cooked through the chicken is done when a meat thermometer reads 165F
- You can use chicken tenderloin instead of breasts (makes yummy tenders), but adjust the cook time to only 15-20 minutes since they will cook more quickly.
- This crispy baked chicken recipe is 100% picky eater approved!
- Pair it with a simple side salad or a steamed green vegetable for an easy meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 7mg