Cornflake Chicken Tenders
Crispy cornflake-coated chicken tenders offering a delicious crunch and juicy flavor, perfect for quick family dinners or casual gatherings with easy preparation and versatile serving options.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 400°F (200°C)
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 skillet for frying
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 zip-top bag for crushing corn flakes
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 ½ cups corn flakes finely crushed
- 3 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp egg plus ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place corn flakes in a zip-top bag and crush until finely ground.
- In a bowl, mix crushed corn flakes and corn starch together.
- Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl until combined.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat completely with the cornflake mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken tenders for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain cooked tenders on paper towels and serve warm with preferred dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use gluten-free corn flakes for a gluten-free option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Excellent paired with honey mustard or barbecue sauce.