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Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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The beloved breakfast cereal gives this kids' menu staple a bit of a makeover and takes it to new, crunchy, flavorful heights.

A Frugal Trick

If you can't find or don't want to spend the extra money on chicken tenders, simply place a whole chicken breast between two layers of plastic wrap, pound it to an even 1/2-inch thickness, and slice it into strips.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For Chicken

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
4 cups cornflakes, finely crushed (about 1 cup crushed)
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill
11/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders (about 20 tenders)

For Dipping

1/2 cup store-bought ranch dressing

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a heatproof wire baking rack on top; spray rack lightly with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    2. In a small bowl or shallow dish, season flour with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk eggs in another shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, mix cornflakes with parsley, garlic, dill, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

    Step 3

    3. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip into egg and then into cornflake mixture, making sure entire surface is coated. Arrange on prepared baking rack.

    Step 4

    4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping once during cooking. Serve with Buttermilk Ranch Sauce for dipping.

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