Description
Cornflake Baked Chicken turns ordinary chicken into a crispy, golden delight that’ll have your family begging for seconds. Crush those cornflakes, coat the chicken, and bake until perfectly crunchy for a simple dinner that beats takeout any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Coating:
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups of cornflakes into rough, chunky crumbs using your hands or a rolling pin for maximum crispiness.
- Pour 1 cup buttermilk into a medium bowl and blend in 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to create a zesty marinade.
- Submerge each chicken breast completely in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring every inch gets coated for maximum flavor absorption.
- Transfer a buttermilk-covered chicken breast directly into the cornflake crumbs, pressing firmly to help the coating adhere completely.
- Rotate and press the chicken, making sure the entire surface is evenly covered with crispy cornflake crumbs.
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces on a clean baking sheet, leaving space between them for even heat circulation.
- Heat the oven to 400°F and position the rack in the center position for consistent cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Check the chicken’s golden-brown exterior and crispy texture before removing from the oven.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes to seal in the juices before serving hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Crush the cornflakes finely for the crispiest coating that sticks perfectly to the chicken.
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before dipping in buttermilk to help the coating adhere better.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular cornflakes for gluten-free cornflakes and check seasoning ingredients.
- Make the dish spicier by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the buttermilk marinade for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg