Description
A delicious and kid-friendly recipe for crispy cereal crusted chicken baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make meal uses cornflake cereal for a crunchy coating and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips or kept whole)
Breading
- 2 cups cornflake cereal (crushed)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Season cereal coating: Crush the cornflakes in a shallow bowl and mix in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly to season the coating.
- Prepare dredging stations: In a second bowl place the all-purpose flour. In a third bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
- Coat the chicken: Take each piece of chicken and dredge it first in the flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the egg and milk mixture, and finally press into the seasoned crushed cereal to coat thoroughly. Gently press the cereal onto the chicken to help it adhere well.
- Arrange and drizzle: Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. For extra crispiness, lightly drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the chicken pieces.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety.
- Serve: Serve the cereal crusted chicken hot with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or barbecue sauce for added flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute other cereals like rice cereal or bran flakes for a different texture and flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free all-purpose flour and certified gluten-free cereal.
- This recipe is great for kids and adults alike, making it a versatile family-friendly meal.
- Pair the chicken with dipping sauces such as honey mustard, ranch, or barbecue for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
