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Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Crispy cornflake-coated chicken tenders baked until golden and served with a tangy special sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups Corn Flakes cereal for coating; processed to breadcrumb texture
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for coating
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for coating
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for coating
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for coating
  • cooking spray for spraying tops before baking
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise for special sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup for special sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion for special sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet relish for special sauce
  • 1 pinch kosher salt for the 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 1/2 cup milk and 2 large eggs until combined.
  • Place 4 cups Corn Flakes, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a food processor and pulse until the cereal is breadcrumb-like; transfer to a second shallow dish.
  • Working one tender at a time, dip each chicken tender into the milk-and-egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides, then press into the cornflake mixture to fully coat; transfer to the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Spray the tops of the coated tenders lightly with cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  • While the chicken bakes, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 tablespoon sweet relish, and a pinch of kosher salt to make the special sauce.
  • Serve the baked cornflake chicken tenders warm with the special sauce and an extra sprinkle of parsley if desired.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Food Processor
  • Parchment Paper
  • Shallow dishes (2)
  • Whisk

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the cereal mixture to make it spicier.
  • Ranch seasoning can be mixed into the coating for kid-friendly flavor.
  • Placing tenders on a wire rack helps crisp all sides.
  • Flip the tenders halfway through baking for even crisping.
  • Nutritional info provided is per strip plus one tenth of the sauce.