Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken

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.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.
4. 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.
5. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes.