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    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders

    Published: Jan 25, 2023 by Nicole · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders are easy to make and delicious! Chicken tenders are coated in cornflakes, then baked until perfectly crispy.

    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    You are going to love how simple these chicken tenders are to make. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're perfect for any busy weeknight and will be a hit with the whole family.

    These healthy, oven "fried" chicken strips are going to be your new go-to chicken recipe.

    Serve them with your favorite veggie sides for a complete meal or with a variety of dipping sauces for a game day appetizer.

    If you're wondering what to serve with cornflake chicken tenders, I love them with this Rainbow Orzo Salad or these Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken Tenders: Boneless, skinless chicken tenders. You could substitute for boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into chicken tender sized strips.
    • Cornflakes: For breading the chicken. You'll crush them into small pieces.
    • Seasoning: Garlic powder, paprika, fine sea salt, black pepper. Dash of cayenne (optional).
    • Mayo: Use your favorite type of mayo. I love this Hellman's Olive Oil Mayonnaise. Mayo will keep your chicken super moist, give it a little more flavor, and is perfect for larger flakes to stick to the chicken.
    • Olive Oil Spray: To spray over the chicken tenders before baking so they will get crispy and golden.
    • Honey: For drizzling over the chicken before serving, optional. You could also serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
    Ingredients for Cornflake Chicken Tenders

    How to Make Cornflake Chicken Tenders

    In no time you'll have extra juicy and extra crispy chicken tenders. They're the perfect 30 minute meal.

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place an oven-safe wire rack on a large baking sheet.
    2. Pour the cornflakes into a zip top bag or small food processor. Crush them into small bits with your hands or a rolling pin. If using a food processor, pulse until crushed. Pour them into a shallow bowl. Add in the garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) and stir until combined.
    3. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel. Using a silicone brush or butter knife, lightly coat both sides of the tenders with mayo. Toss each chicken tender into the cornflake mixture until completely coated.
    4. Place the coated tenders on the wire rack in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through, crispy and golden.
    5. Serve immediately with a drizzle of honey (optional) and enjoy!

    Expert Tip: Be sure to use a wire rack when baking cornflake chicken. This will ensure air flow so they'll get crispy on all sides.

    Brush mayo over the chicken tenders before coating in crushed cornflakes.
    Cornflake Chicken Tenders on a white rack on a baking sheet.

    Variations

    • Adjust the spices to fit your taste. Use your favorite combination of spices to flavor the cornflake mixture. Great options are garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, italian seasoning, and thyme.
    • Use egg in place of the mayo. If you don't have mayo or prefer to use egg for breading chicken, you can substitute the mayo for a whisked egg. Any larger crumbs will stick a little better to the mayo, but egg will also work!
    • Make them gluten free. Be sure to use certified gluten free corn flakes to make these tenders gluten free.

    Serving Suggestions

    These Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders are a great dinner main dish, appetizer, or game day snack. For a well rounded meal, serve them with a side salad, in season vegetable, or even your favorite whole grain rice.

    If you're like me, then you'll love dipping these into a variety of sauces. Here are the best dipping sauces for cornflake chicken tenders:

    • drizzle of honey or hot honey
    • honey mustard sauce
    • bbq sauce
    • ketchup
    • ranch dressing
    • sweet and sour sauce

    To store: Cornflake chicken is best served immediately for the crispiest texture. If you do have some leftover, you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    To reheat: The oven or toaster oven is best for reheating. The cornflakes may get soggy in the fridge, but baking it in a 400°F oven until heated through will help it get crispy.

    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders on a plate with dipping sauces.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    How can you tell if your chicken is cooked through?

    Chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

    How do you store leftover chicken?

    To store leftover chicken, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    What do you serve with cornflake chicken?

    Cornflake chicken is a perfect main dish. Serve it with a side salad, rice, or in season vegetables.

    More Easy Chicken Recipes

    • Honey Garlic Lemon Chicken
    • Baked Chicken Nuggets
    • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    • Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders

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    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders.

    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders

    • Author: Nicole | Fresh Apron
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Main Dishes
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders are easy to make and delicious! Chicken tenders are coated in cornflakes, then baked until perfectly crispy.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
    • 1 tablespoon light mayo
    • 2 ¼ cups cornflakes
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • pinch of cayenne (optional)
    • olive oil spray
    • drizzle of honey, for serving (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place an oven-safe wire rack on a large baking sheet.
    2. Pour the cornflakes into a zip top bag or small food processor. Crush them into small bits with your hands or a rolling pin. If using a food processor, pulse until crushed. Pour them into a shallow bowl. Add in the garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) and stir until combined.
    3. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel. Using a silicone brush or butter knife, lightly coat both sides of the tenders with mayo. Toss each chicken tender into the cornflake mixture until completely coated.
    4. Place the coated tenders on the wire rack in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through, crispy and golden.
    5. Serve immediately with a drizzle of honey (optional) and enjoy!

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    Notes

    Be sure to use a wire rack when baking cornflake chicken. This will ensure air flow so they'll get crispy on all sides.

    Cornflake chicken is best served immediately for the crispiest texture. However, if you need to store leftover chicken, you can refrigerate it in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

    Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders
    • Calories: 208
    • Sugar: 5.9 g
    • Sodium: 630.9 mg
    • Fat: 3.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 18.1 g
    • Fiber: 0.7 g
    • Protein: 23.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 56.1 mg

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