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Cornflake chicken is another yummy dish whereby chicken, and cornflakes blend well to satisfy the palate of kids and adult. This recipe is one of those during a working week, it can be prepared for dinner and then cooked in a baked or fried manner. They were breaded with cornflakes to give a crispy coat outside, and still, the chicken was tender on the inside. Regardless of whether you make this as a homemade meal and stuffing or use it as a finger food appetizer, cornflake chicken will always be a hit with the family.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs (600 g) boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts
- 5 cups (180 g) cornflakes, crushed
- 1/3 cup (50 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for baking/frying
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Ensure Proper Thawing: If having frozen chicken, this must be well thawed in the refrigerator before it is cooked. This helps in heating up the food evenly and also also have an added benefit of eliminating any bacteria.
- Crush Cornflakes Correctly: Chop cornflakes finely if you are using a food processor, otherwise put cornflakes in a plastic bag and pound lightly with a rolling pin until they resemble breadcrumbs. This texture assists the other coating mix to stick well on the chicken.
- Avoid Cross-Contamination: Chopping boards should not be the same for raw chicken and other foods being prepared. The use of raw chicken should also be followed by proper washing of hands, utensils, and the surfaces to avoid cases of bacteria spreading.
- Check Chicken Doneness: You should use a meat thermometer and be sure of the internal temperature of the chicken is about 165 F or 75 °C. This makes the chicken to cook well and also makes it ready to be eaten.
- Rest Before Serving: They should be allowed to cool and rest for about 5 minutes before being served. This helps in maintaining the moisture within the food and helps in increasing the food flavor.
Crispy Cornflake Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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Cornflakes: The best choice is to buy plain cornflakes while preparing this dish; the sweetened ones change the taste of the food.
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Chicken Cuts: Chicken tenders are suggested for their short cooking duration and the fact that don’t shrink. If using larger pieces such as breast, thigs, then the time taken to cook should be different.
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Egg Mixture: The egg and milk mixture serves as a glue for the garnishing cornflakes. With whole milk it is possible to add more taste and softness to the food.
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Seasoning Variations: You can make adjustments on the spices as per your taste buds by adding or reducing the quantities. You can add cayenne pepper to mix and the consumption can be spicy if one is a fan of spicy foods.
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Cooking Spray vs. Oil: If baking for the same, even using a cooking spray creates a crispy outer layer with no use of oil in the preparation of this dish. For frying choose vegetable or sunflower oil for frying.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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First as a preparation step, turn on the oven and set heat to 425°F (220°C). Place foil on a baking pan and lightly grease the foil with cook’s spray or oil.
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In a small bowl mix the eggs and milk until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into the mixture. Set aside.
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Put the cornflakes in a food processor and process for just a few seconds until you get coarse crumbs. Or put them in a zip lock bag and use a rolling pin, to roll on until it attains a required texture.
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In another bowl only, mix up crushed corn flakes with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt as well as black pepper. Stir to influence the distribution of spices on the chicken well done.
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Season chicken strips with additional salt and pepper then Dip each strip into the egg mixture first, that excess liquid shall drain. Following that Roll each strip in the seasoned cornflake mixture until thoroughly coated. Finally at the last place put the coated chicken strips on the prepare baking sheet in layer.
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Let the baking process last for approximately 15 minutes or up until the biscuits are golden brown and well done. It should also be reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius).
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Take out and let the dish sit for about 5 minutes before eating. This makes it possible for juices to flow back to the chicken.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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Add cayenne pepper: A special instruction to the cornflake coating is to include cayenne pepper or to the egg before immersing it in the cornflake mixture
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Honey Mustard Glaze: Sprinkle honey mustard on the baked chicken strips that have been prepared to enhance taste upon the time of serving them.
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Different Proteins: What makes this recipe special is that it can be done with pork chops instead of the chicken or fish fillets if preferred.
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Make It Gluten-Free: You need a gluten-free recipe? Then, replace normal cornflakes with gluten-free ones if you can.
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Freezing Option: Bread the chicken strips before that; place them on an uncooked piece of foil on a baking sheet and freeze them before putting them in a freezer bag to be used later.
EQUIPMENT
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Oven
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Baking sheet
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk
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Food processor or rolling pin (for crushing cornflakes)
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Shallow dish (for coating)
Note
SERVING TIPS 💡
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Best when served shortly after baking – but they can be crisp again the next day in an oven or toaster oven.
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Accompany with dips such as ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard for extra flavours.
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Serve with side dishes such as steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes or rice pilaf as part of a full meal.
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For improved appearance, you can add chopped parsley or green onions on top of the noodles.
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For an appetizer medium, they can be served neatly cut into small pieces to be taken with different dips.
If you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal, check out this easy Delicious Chipotle Chicken Pasta recipe.
