Description
Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders are a family favorite, delivering tender, juicy chicken cloaked in a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make recipe transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a golden-brown treat that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With just the right balance of flavor and texture, these tenders will leave everyone wanting more. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups plain cornflakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In another bowl, crush the cornflakes and mix in paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the cornflake mixture.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the baking dish with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F/74°C).
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg