CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN

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This recipe is from Everday Foods. I just tried it out and it is SOO GOOD & crispy! I was impressed!!!! The recipe calls for bone-in legs and thighs, but I just used 4 breasts each cut into 3 diagonal strips.

Provided by Japanese Delight

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in skinless chicken drumsticks
4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 large egg
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned cornflakes, pressing flakes to help them adhere. Transfer coated pieces to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 151.5, Sodium 232.9, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 28.8

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