Cornflake Chicken Tender Recipe!
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These Cornflake Chicken Tenders will be a family favorite! Easy weeknight dinners that are kid-approved are a must! This is an easy-to-throw-together dinner that is perfect for weeknight dinners, and one that everyone in the family will love.
This was first published in 2013 and updated in 2020 and 2024
Now I didn’t start cooking in the kitchen until about 2011/2012. So back in the day, this was a great starter recipe for me plus it’s been a good one for my kids to gain confidence in the kitchen as well.
Cornflake Chicken Tenders Recipe Ingredients:
- Breast Tenderloin Strips– You can take boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them into strips to save money.
- Corn Flakes-You can buy crushed cornflakes on Amazon
- Parmesan Cheese
- Ground Black Pepper
- Garlic Salt
- Butter
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how to make Cornflake Chicken Tenders:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Measure out your cornflakes into a zippered bag and close the bag.
Use a rolling pin or your hands to crumble up the cornflakes to make your breading.
Dump the Cornflake crumbs into a mixing bowl and add the Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic salt. (I used shredded parmesan cheese this time)
Melt your butter into liquid in a microwave-safe bowl.
Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper, next time I plan to spray mine with a non-stick spray for some reason they stuck this time.
If you need to cut down a chicken breast to make the tender strips. If you haven’t tried the Perdue chicken you need to! Their chicken Tenderloins are perfect for this and they will ship to your home! You can order and check out their site -> here.
Dip each strip into your butter and make sure it is coated.
Then roll the buttered chicken into your cornflake mixture.
Place the breaded stip onto your foil-lined pan.
Repeat this process until they are all coated.
You may end up needing to mix more breading or if you have breading leftover spread the remaining over the top of the chicken tenders to add more seasonings and crispiness.
Bake in your oven, I started checking the temperature of the Cornflake Chicken Tenders at 20 minutes, they were done around 25 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to verify they are at 165 degrees or hotter before serving.
How To Store Leftover Cornflake Chicken Tenders
Allow to cool properly, and store the leftover tenders in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. Store in the fridge for up to three days after cooking. These will not freeze will.
Dipping Sauces To Pair With Chicken Tenders:
Other Options For Coating Cornflake Chicken Tenders With:
You can easily swap out the butter for a different option for coating the chicken strips for the breading to adhere to. This comes down to personal taste and personal preference as well.
- Milk and Egg Mixture
- Olive Oil in place of butter
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Egg Whites
- Mustard
- Yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Heavy Cream
Other Spices To Put In Your Cornflake Breading:
You can put seasonings in the cornflake mixture instead of just salt and pepper. The options are endless.
- Ranch Seasoning– I made it with homemade ranch seasoning for a healthier version for a Weight Watchers Ranch Chicken, so good!
- Smoked Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
McCormick California Style Garlic Powder With Parsley, 6 oz
Smoked Paprika, 16 oz Volume by Unpretentious Baker, A Flavorful Ground SpiceHidden Valley Ranch Homestyle Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Powder 15.7 oz
What To Serve With Chicken Tenders
There is no wrong side dish! Pair it up with your kid’s favorite, even if it’s just kraft macaroni cheese, and make it a leisurely dinner with no fighting!
Side Dishes: Air Fryer Bacon Asparagus, Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Brussell Sprouts, Green Beans, Ceasar Salad, Green Salad, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Air Fryer Broccoli, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Corn On The Cob, Air Fryer Zucchini Chips, Crockpot Quinoa, Cole Slaw, Homemade Mac and Cheese
Desserts Watermelon Feta Salad, Oreo Fluff, Pink Fluff, Shark Sand Cups, Funfetti Cake Dip, Fresh Fruit Salad, Smore’s Cookies, Oreo Bark
Other Easy Chicken Recipes
Chicken is one of my family’s favorite dinners. I love that it is easy to cook and full of protein! Check out my full collection of Chicken recipes -> here!
Cornflake Chicken Strips
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Equipment
Ingredients
- Breast Tenderloin Strips
- 2 1/2 Cups Corn Flakes
- 3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Salt
- 1 1/2 Sticks Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
- Measure out your cornflakes into a zippered bag and close the bag.
- Use a rolling pin or your hands to crumble up the cornflakes to make your breading.
- Dump the Cornflake crumbles into a mixing bowl and add in the Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic salt.
- Melt your butter into liquid in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil, next time I plan to spray mine with a non-stick spray for some reason they stuck this time.
- If you need to cut down a chicken breast to make the tender strips.
- Dip each strip into your butter and make sure it is coated.
- Then roll the buttered chicken into your cornflake mixture.
- Place stip onto your foil-lined pan.
- Repeat this process until they are all coated.
- You may end up needing to mix more breading or if you have breading leftover spread the remaining over the top of the chicken tenders to add more seasonings and crisp.
- Bake in your oven, I started checking the temperature of the Cornflake Chicken Tenders at 20 minutes, they were done around 25 minutes.
yum, Our family loves chicken and preparing it in the oven is at the top of my list. I don’t like all the splatters when fried on top of the range.
Sounds yummy! Will have to try soon!