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Published: August 8, 2019 Last Modified: August 8, 2019 By Sara 45 Comments

Cornflake Chicken

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This recipe for cornflake chicken is strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned crushed cornflakes and baked to crispy perfection. These chicken fingers are easy to make and are a big hit with both kids and adults!

When I’m looking for a dinner option I know my family will happily eat, I turn to slow cooker whole chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, and this easy cornflake chicken.

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Cornflake chicken on a serving plate, garnished with fresh parsley.

When I was growing up, one of my favorite meals that my mom used to make was cornflake chicken. She’d take whole pieces of chicken and coat them in cornflakes, then bake the chicken. These cornflake chicken tenders are an updated version of that recipe that my mom used to make, and it’s probably no surprise that my kids love them too!

How do you make cornflake chicken?

This recipe starts with boneless skinless chicken breast tenders, which are dipped in a milk and egg mixture, then rolled in seasoned crushed cornflakes. The chicken fingers go into the oven and get baked until golden brown and crispy. Add your favorite side dishes, then serve and enjoy!

Chicken breast tenders on a sheet pan.

Tips for cornflake chicken

  • I like to use chicken breast tenders because they cook quickly and they’re already pre-cut which saves on prep time. You can also use this cornflake coating on regular chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs. If you use larger breasts or thighs, be sure to adjust the bake time accordingly.
  • You can crush your cornflakes in the food processor, or simply place them in a resealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin to make coarse crumbs.
  • These chicken fingers are best served immediately after they come out of the oven. The cornflake coating will soften in the refrigerator. If you have leftovers, you can warm them in an oven or toaster oven to restore the crispy coating.
  • You can vary the spices in the cornflake coating to suit your tastes. I use a blend of smoked paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Other great options include garlic powder or chili powder.

Chicken tenders rolled in crushed cornflakes.

How to serve cornflake crusted chicken

This chicken can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. When I serve this dish as an appetizer, I offer up a variety of dipping sauces such as ketchup, honey mustard sauce and ranch dip. When I serve cornflake chicken as an entree, I plate it with a starch and a green vegetable. My favorite starch options include macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf or mashed potatoes. I typically serve green beans, asparagus or broccoli on the side.

Cornflake crusted chicken fingers served with asparagus and mac and cheese.

This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family – it’s one of the few dinners that everyone eats happily. That combination of tender chicken with crunchy cornflakes just can’t be beat, and it’s a much healthier option than fried chicken.

Baked cornflake chicken on a sheet pan.

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Cornflake chicken on a serving plate, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Cornflake Chicken

This recipe for cornflake chicken is strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned crushed cornflakes and baked to crispy perfection. These chicken fingers are easy to make and are a big hit with both kids and adults!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 271kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups cornflakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the milk and eggs in a bowl; whisk to combine.
  • In a food processor pulse together the cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt and pepper until coarse crumbs form.
  • Pour the cornflake mixture onto a plate.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then roll in the cornflakes.
  • Place the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer. Coat the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g
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This post was originally published on March 20, 2016 and was updated on August 8, 2019 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Beth Pierce says

      August 9, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun and easy dish! A restaurant worthy recipe, indeed! Can’t wait to have this for dinner tonight!

      Reply
    2. Mindy Fewless says

      August 9, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      These look so crispy and juicy inside!! Love this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Irina says

      August 9, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Made these cornflake chicken strips last night. My guys could not get enough and asked for more. I am repeating them tonight. DELICIOUS!

      Reply
    4. Lisa says

      August 9, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Look at that crispiness! Love the seasoning and breading on this. Definitely makes for a quick and easy meal for adults & kids 🙂

      Reply
    5. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      August 9, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This looks like the perfect chicken dish for a simple weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    6. GIna Jones says

      October 31, 2016 at 4:26 am

      Can you please share the recipe for the dipping sauce ? It looks amazing ! Thanks !

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 31, 2016 at 7:19 am

        Here it is! http://diethood.com/honey-mustard-sauce-recipe/

        Reply
    7. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

      March 22, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Who doesn’t love a crunchy chicken tender! These look wonderful and your photos are gorgeous 🙂 Sharing!

      Reply
    8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Memories! My mom used to make corn flake chicken, too — yum! Your tenders look so good! So crunchy! Great dish to serve up – love that they’re easy to coat, too!

      Reply
    9. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never had this before, but always wanted to try it! Might be my project for the weekend 🙂

      Reply
    10. sam says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect finger food for watching the Warriors game!

      Reply
    11. Alisa Fleming says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      I love using cornflakes to make chicken strips – they come out so beautifully golden! Obvious why kids and husbands love these 🙂

      Reply
    12. Erin says

      March 21, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      I do cornflake coated chicken wings but I’ve never thought to do cornflake chicken tenders! Looks awesome!

      Reply
    13. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

      March 21, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      These look so awesome. No matter how old I get I ALWAYS love a good chicken tender. So cool, I’ll have to make these! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Rahul @samosastreet.com says

      March 21, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      I love how crisp and delicious these look!! And, of course, that they are baked n not fried 🙂

      Reply
    15. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      March 21, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      YUM. These definitely are so crisp, golden and crunchy. Have to try them!

      Reply
    16. Debbie says

      March 21, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Love these baked chicken fingers with cornflake crunch!

      Reply
    17. Greg says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Those look so crispy and fun! I know what I want for dinner!

      Reply
    18. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

      March 21, 2016 at 11:27 am

      OMG I can just taste the crunch of these now — I know I’d love them, my mom used to make something similar — brings back memories!

      Reply
    19. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

      March 21, 2016 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      We are a baked chicken tenders family, too! I love a quick buttermilk marinade and love that you use cornflakes here – too easy! Bonus points for the variety of dipping sauces – it’s nice to have options 😉

      Reply
    20. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      March 21, 2016 at 5:46 am

      Great dish! Love the crunch from the cereal and especially that they’re baked 🙂

      Reply
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