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Kicked Up Cornflake Chicken

This Kicked Up Cornflake Chicken is a crispy, spicy twist on classic fried chicken that's sure to impress!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1.25 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • ¾ cup All-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Cornflakes crushed
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons Lite soy sauce for a savory kick
  • 1 heaping tablespoon Chili garlic sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Rolling pin or food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. Flatten the chicken cutlets to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix crushed cornflakes and panko.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with the cornflake mixture.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  7. While chicken bakes, whisk together honey, lite soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce.
  8. Drizzle sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and cornflakes.
  • To make it lower-carb, substitute cornflakes with crushed pork rinds.
  • For a spicier dish, increase the chili garlic sauce or add jalapeños.