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Cornflake-Crusted Buttermilk Chicken

URL: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/cornflake-crusted-buttermilk-chicken/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs

The breading

  • 4 cups cornflakes
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For serving

  • to taste honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  2. In a food processor, pulse cornflakes with some seasonings until slightly broken.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour with remaining seasonings.
  5. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  6. Create a breading assembly line: flour, egg mixture, cornflake mixture, and then place on the wire rack.
  7. Coat the chicken with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 22-27 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  9. Drizzle honey over the chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
291
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
468mg
Cholesterol
16mg

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