Oven Fried Crispy Cornflake Chicken
A healthier twist on traditional fried chicken, featuring a crunchy cornflake coating and juicy chicken, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2.5 pounds chicken legs and thighs, bone in, skin removed (about 8 pieces)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1.25 cups ginger ale or seltzer
- 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4–5 cups cornflakes
- Nonstick cooking oil spray
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create the chicken marinade by mixing flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Gradually pour in ginger ale while stirring to form a smooth batter.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the batter, ensuring it’s well covered.
- Prepare the cornflakes by crushing them into smaller pieces, optionally adding extra garlic powder or spices.
- Coat the chicken in the crushed cornflakes, pressing down to adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the baking sheet and lightly spray with nonstick cooking oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and cornflakes. Allow cooked chicken to cool without covering it to maintain its crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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