Crispy Cornflake Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Family Favorite
Cornflake-Crusted Chicken is an easy-to-make dish that combines a crispy, golden coating with juicy, tender chicken. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, offering great flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed cornflakes mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with the seasoned cornflake mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is crispy and golden brown.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 10g (2g saturated, 3g polyunsaturated, 4g monounsaturated)
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Vitamin A: 500 IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 2mg
Meal Type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken, easy dinner, quick recipe
Cooking Method: Baked
Total Time: 30–45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
