Cornflakes Chicken Tenders
Make ultra-crispy Cornflake Chicken Tenders with this easy baked recipe. Crunchy, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes — perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cornflake cereal crushed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or glass baking dish.
- In a large zip-top bag, combine crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Seal and shake to mix.3 cups cornflake cereal, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dip each piece of chicken in the melted butter, then place it in the bag. Seal and shake to coat well.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Remove the chicken and repeat with any remaining pieces.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking dish. Drizzle or spoon any remaining melted butter over the top, and sprinkle with leftover cornflake mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165° F).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 7mg