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Cornflake Chicken Recipe

This Cornflake Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and perfectly seasoned.  It’s quick and easy, family-friendly and much healthier than fried chicken while tasting just like the comfort food classic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 503kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cornflakes crushed
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ Cup Butter melted
  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs (4-6 oz for each person)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place cornflakes in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin or glass to crush them into smaller pieces. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper then reseal the bag and shake to combine.
  • Pour the seasoned, crushed cornflakes into a shallow bowl and set to the side.
  • Pour the melted butter into another shallow bowl or dish. Dip each chicken thigh into the melted butter, making sure that both sides are covered. Then, roll the buttered chicken thigh in the cornflake mixture, pressing the cornflakes onto the entire piece of chicken.
  • Place the crusted chicken into a 9" x 13" baking dish or baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Bake the chicken in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken has reached 165 degrees and is no longer pink inside.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the chicken to cool for a couple minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 331mg | Vitamin A: 880IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3.8mg