Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders Recipe
These oven-baked cornflake chicken tenders are crispy, golden, and full of Southern-inspired flavor from Parmesan and Old Bay seasoning. They’re an easy family dinner, a great protein option, and perfect for dipping in ranch, honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or comeback sauce!
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain cornflakes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cornflake coating by adding the cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, and Old Bay seasoning to a blender or food processor, then pulse until the mixture forms small crumbs with a little texture. You can also add everything to a zip-top bag and crush it by hand with a rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, season the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper. Pour the whisked eggs over the chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
- Dip each chicken tender into the cornflake mixture. Press the coating onto each piece so it sticks well.
- Arrange the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one so they bake evenly.
- Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the coating is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Crush the cornflakes into a mix of fine crumbs and small pieces so the coating sticks well but still has plenty of crunch.
- If you do not have chicken tenderloins, slice boneless skinless chicken breasts into evenly sized strips.
- For an air fryer version, cook at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes or in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Freeze cooled chicken tenders in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 37gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 5mg
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