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Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Crispy cornflake-coated chicken tenders baked until golden and served with a tangy special sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor
  • shallow dishes (2)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs or fork

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups Corn Flakes cereal
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon sweet relish
  • 1 pinch kosher salt for sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; optionally place a wire rack on the sheet.
  • In a shallow dish whisk together the milk and eggs until combined.
  • Place the corn flakes, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper in a food processor and pulse until the flakes are coarse breadcrumbs; transfer to a second shallow dish.
  • Working one at a time, dip each chicken tender into the milk-and-egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then press into the cornflake mixture to coat both sides; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat with the remaining tenders, arrange them in a single layer, and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through if not using a wire rack, until the coating is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • While the chicken bakes, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, minced onion, sweet relish, and a pinch of kosher salt to make the special sauce.
  • Serve the baked chicken tenders warm with the special sauce and an optional sprinkle of extra parsley.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the cereal mix for heat.
  • Use ranch seasoning in the coating for a kid-friendly flavor.
  • Placing tenders on a wire rack helps crisp all sides.
  • Flip tenders halfway through baking if not using a rack.
  • Nutritional info provided in the original source is per strip and sauce portion.