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Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Photo by Lindsay Landis, Taylor Hackbarth

The beloved breakfast cereal gives this kids' menu staple a bit of a makeover and takes it to new, crunchy, flavorful heights.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For Chicken

1

/2 cup all-purpose flour

3

/4 teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon pepper

2

large eggs

4

cups cornflakes, finely crushed (about 1 cup crushed)

2

teaspoons dried parsley

1

teaspoon garlic powder

1

teaspoon dried dill

11

/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders (about 20 tenders)

For Dipping

1

/2 cup store-bought ranch dressing

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a heatproof wire baking rack on top; spray rack lightly with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    2. In a small bowl or shallow dish, season flour with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk eggs in another shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, mix cornflakes with parsley, garlic, dill, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

    Step 3

    3. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip into egg and then into cornflake mixture, making sure entire surface is coated. Arrange on prepared baking rack.

    Step 4

    4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping once during cooking. Serve with Buttermilk Ranch Sauce for dipping.