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Corn Flakes Chicken Tenders

Corn Flakes Chicken Tenders
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Corn Flakes Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken strips coated in a crunchy corn flakes crust. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a golden, crunchy coating perfect for family dinners, snacks, or party appetizers. Versatile and satisfying, they can be fried or baked for a delicious meal loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups corn flakes, crushed fresh
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/rice flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder for spice
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning

For Cooking

  • 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil (for pan-frying) or non-stick spray (for baking)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts into tender-sized strips. Season them generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and any additional spices chosen to ensure each bite is flavorful.
  2. Set Up Your Breading Station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second, and the crushed corn flakes mixed with seasonings in a third dish. This three-step coating process creates the perfect crispy texture.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken strip into the flour first, then into the egg, and finally press firmly into the corn flakes mixture so it is thoroughly covered, ensuring a crunchy crust.
  4. Cook to Golden Perfection: For frying, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the tenders in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. For a lighter option, bake the tenders at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove cooked tenders and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil if fried. Allow to rest briefly to set the crust and keep the chicken juicy, then serve hot for best taste and crunch.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn flakes and crush just before coating to maintain maximum crispiness without turning into powder.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying to avoid steaming and ensure a crunchy crust.
  • Pat chicken dry before coating to help the coating stick better.
  • Season the flour and corn flakes mixtures to build deeper, balanced flavor.
  • Rest the tenders for a minute after cooking to set the crust and seal juices.
  • For extra crispy tenders, double-coat by repeating the egg and corn flakes step.

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