Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Dairy Free
Health score
44%
Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders
45 min.
4
962kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a deliciously crispy twist? Introducing Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders, a delightful dish that promises to satisfy your cravings while being completely dairy-free! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you need a hearty meal, these tenders are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor.

Imagine tender, juicy chicken coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, seasoned to perfection with dill, parsley, and garlic powder. This recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy a classic favorite without the guilt, as it’s designed to be both wholesome and satisfying. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

What’s more, this dish is versatile! Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce, like a zesty ranch, and watch as it disappears from the table in no time. Plus, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, you can easily transform whole chicken breasts into tenders with a simple kitchen hack. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with these irresistible Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders!

Ingredients

  • 5.5 pounds chicken tenderloins boneless skinless ( 20 tenders)
  • cup cornflakes crushed finely
  • teaspoon dill dried
  • teaspoons parsley dried
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing store-bought
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a heatproof wire baking rack on top; spray rack lightly with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl or shallow dish, season flour with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk eggs in another shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, mix cornflakes with parsley, garlic, dill, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip into egg and then into cornflake mixture, making sure entire surface is coated. Arrange on prepared baking rack.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping once during cooking.
  5. Serve with Buttermilk Ranch Sauce for dipping.
  6. A Frugal Trick
  7. If you can't find or don't want to spend the extra money on chicken tenders, simply place a whole chicken breast between two layers of plastic wrap, pound it to an even 1/2-inch thickness, and slice it into strips.
  8. From Breakfast for Dinner: Recipes for Frittata Florentine, Huevos Rancheros, Sunny-Side-Up Burgers, and More! by Lindsay Landis & Taylor Hackbarth, © 2013 Quirk Books

Nutrition Facts

Calories962kcal
Protein59.84%
Fat31.24%
Carbs8.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
8.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
40.96217417717%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.25mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:961.51kcal
48.08%
Fat:32.09g
49.37%
Saturated Fat:6.45g
40.29%
Carbohydrates:20.63g
6.88%
Net Carbohydrates:19.8g
7.2%
Sugar:2.23g
2.48%
Cholesterol:499.96mg
166.65%
Sodium:1517.9mg
66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:138.31g
276.62%
Vitamin B3:67.28mg
336.41%
Selenium:214.38µg
306.26%
Vitamin B6:4.87mg
243.65%
Phosphorus:1444.14mg
144.41%
Vitamin B5:9.6mg
96.04%
Potassium:2411.8mg
68.91%
Vitamin B2:0.95mg
55.94%
Magnesium:175.17mg
43.79%
Vitamin B1:0.63mg
42.32%
Vitamin K:42.66µg
40.63%
Iron:5.79mg
32.15%
Vitamin B12:1.87µg
31.18%
Zinc:4.21mg
28.05%
Folate:91.97µg
22.99%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.33%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.29%
Copper:0.24mg
11.89%
Vitamin C:9.15mg
11.09%
Vitamin A:475.49IU
9.51%
Vitamin D:1.41µg
9.37%
Calcium:63.28mg
6.33%
Fiber:0.83g
3.32%
Source:Epicurious