Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 4

Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken recipe for a crunchy twist to your dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

395

Sugar

Fat

22g

Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken is a non-fried version of a classic comfort food dish, fried chicken. This recipe uses a natural and wholesome ingredient, cornflakes, to give a unique flavor of crunchiness to chicken thighs and drumsticks. The recipe is relatively easy to prepare and bakes perfectly to give a nutritious and nourishing evening meal for your family and friends. It is a healthy and delicious way to add flavor to your meals!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F
2.	Place chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper
3.	In a separate bowl, beat egg and set aside.
4.	Crush cornflakes in a plastic bag until they're crushed but not reduced to powder
5.	Dip each chicken piece in the beaten egg and then coat with the cornflake mixture.
6.	Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until done.

PROS

This recipe is a healthy alternative to deep-fried chicken.

The Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken is also a great source of protein and provides dietary fiber.

The crunchy cornflake crust provides a flavorful twist to the chicken dish, and makes it enjoyable for all ages.

CONS

This recipe generally requires good time management as the dish needs at least 45 minutes in the oven plus the preparation time.

The crunchy cornflake crust can be a bit messy and take time to clean up.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cornflakes are a great fiber source, which plays a vital role in maintaining and regulating the digestive system.
Chicken is a high-quality protein source, which plays a crucial role in maintaining lean muscle mass for optimal health and body composition.
Bigger chicken cuts such as drumsticks and thighs provide more iron than smaller cuts of chicken such as wings or breast meat.

	4 bone-in skinless chicken drumsticks
	4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
	coarse salt
	ground pepper
	1 large egg
	2 cups crushed corn flakes
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( optional )