Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken

Name: Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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)

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Recipe by Japanese Delight

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.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.

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