Cornflake Chicken Strips

Crispy, crunchy, and coated with cornflakes, these fried and baked chicken tenders are a delicious lunch or dinner option.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
• 1 cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters®)
• 3 cups crushed cornflakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine garlic powder and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken tenders. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Dredge chicken in flour, then in egg substitute, allowing excess to drip off.

Step 3

Press strips into cornflakes on both sides.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 5

Brown chicken strips in the hot oil on both sides, working in batches if needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Place browned strips on a cookie sheet with a grate.

Step 6

Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on their size.