Easy Cornflake Chicken
I’ve made plenty of desserts with cornflakes but decided to branch out in a savory direction this time. The cornflakes, combined with panko bread crumbs, give the chicken fabulous crunch on the outside while the interior stays soft, juicy, and tender. You’d swear it was fried, but it’s actually baked and is so much healthier. Score. Make sure you use panko bread crumbs rather than regular so you get the wonderful crispy effect. This cornflake chicken recipe is easy, ready in under 30 minutes, made on a sheet pan, and cleanup is as easy as tossing away foil. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner recipe and way to jazz up your usual chicken. The sauce is made with a combination of honey, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce for heat and extra flavor. Look for chili garlic sauce in the Asian section of your regular grocery store. Because chicken, cornflakes, and bread crumbs are all quite bland, the sauce is essential. It really makes the dish pop. Savory, garlicky, with honey and soy for an Asian flair.
What’s in Cornflake Chicken?
For the cornflake baked chicken and delicious Asian-inspired sauce, you’ll need:
Chicken breast cutlets Kosher salt and pepper Smoked paprika All-purpose flour Eggs Cornflakes Panko bread crumbs Honey Lite soy sauce Chili garlic sauce Fresh parsley
How to Make Cornflake Chicken
You’ll first need to season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Then you’ll want to put the beaten eggs, breadcrumbs and cornflakes, and flour into three separate bowls. Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour, then the eggs, and finally the cornflake mixture before setting it onto a greased baking tray. Bake the cornflake chicken for roughly 20 to 25 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown and the chicken is cooked all the way through. While the chicken bakes, whisk together the sauce and drizzle it over the chicken as soon as it’s finished baking. Cornflake baked chicken is best right away as the outside loses its crispness over time.
Can I Use Different Cuts of Chicken for This Recipe?
Yes, but keep in mind that the size of the chicken you use and whether it’s dark or white meat will affect the cook time.
Is There a Chili Garlic Sauce Substitute I Can Use?
If you can’t find chili garlic sauce at your grocery store, Sriracha may be substituted.
Tips for Making Cornflake Chicken
There’s no cornflake substitute for this recipe, so if you don’t have any on hand I’d wait to make this recipe until after your weekly grocery run. Also note that Frosted Flakes are NOT the same thing as cornflakes. Cornflakes aren’t sweet and are fairly neutral in flavor, which is why they work as a coating on the chicken. You’ll also want to turn the chicken once during the baking process to ensure it cooks evenly throughout and that one side of the chicken doesn’t become more browned than the other. If you have leftover cornflake chicken, I recommend reheating it a skillet with a little olive oil or in the oven so that the chicken doesn’t become rubbery and the cornflake coating mushy.
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