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cornflake chicken tenders on a white serving tray

Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Kara
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these chicken tenders are packed with flavor, and a kid favorite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dish: Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups cornflakes
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • tsp onion powder
  • tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp Lawry's seasoning salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken tenders and buttermilk in a container with a lid, or a ziplock bag. Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to 24).
  • Drain off the buttermilk and let the chicken set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, then place a wire cooling rack inside it. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Crush corn flakes in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin, or pulse them in a food processor.
  • Stir together crushed cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic, powder, seasoning salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip each piece of chicken in the crumb mixture.
  • Place each tender on the prepared pan with at least an inch in between each one.
  • Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes, or until outside is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces. We like honey mustard or ranch dressing.

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer! The cooking time varies greatly depending on the thickness of your chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 31gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 529IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 5mg
Keyword baked cornflake chicken tenders
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