Cornflake Fried Chicken
Cornflake Fried Chicken has a crunchy texture and juicy interior, this easy dinner recipe is a surefire way to please everyone at the table.
Servings 8
Calories 296kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless - sliced into strips
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups cornflakes crushed - about 6 cups uncrushed
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- Create a dipping station using 3 shallow dishes. In the first dish, stir together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- In the second dish, beat the three eggs until well blended. Then, add the buttermilk and beat until combined.
- In the third dish, add the crushed cornflakes.
- Dip each strip of chicken in the first dish, coating it in the flour mixture. Shake to remove the excess.
- Then, roll the chicken in the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drain back into the dish.
- Immediately dip the chicken into the cornflakes, pressing to coat both sides of the chicken with the crushed cereal.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the oil and heat until 350 degrees.
- Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil in batches, frying for approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. The chicken should be 165 degrees when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken to drain on a wire rack or paper towel.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 27g