Recipe of the day: Coated chicken nuggets with cornflakes crumbs

Did you know that you can use cornflakes in cooking, not just for breakfast?

Instead of coating your chicken nuggets with breadcrumbs or flour, try using cornflakes to get that extra crispy texture.

This meal will not only fill you up but also become a favourite in your recipe collection.

Coated chicken nuggets with cornflakes crumbs

Transform your morning cereal into a dinner option by experimenting with this chicken nugget recipe coated in crushed cornflakes.

• Author: Beth Sachs
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Lunch;Snack;Dinner
• Method: Deep-frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• Kitchen Scales
• Rolling Pin
• Baking Sheets
• Baking Paper
• Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks
• 125g cornflakes, crushed
• 25g Parmesan, grated
• ½ teaspoon dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Pepper
• 2 Eggs beaten
• 3 tablespoon Plain Flour

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line two baking trays with baking paper.
2. Mix the crushed cornflakes with the Parmesan, dried thyme, smoked paprika and a little salt and pepper, in a shallow bowl.
3. Coat each piece of chicken first in the flour, then egg, before finally rolling in the crushed cornflake mix.
4. Place each piece of crumbed chicken onto the baking sheet. When all the chicken has been coated, bake in the oven for 20 minutes until crispy and golden.
5. Turn each piece of chicken after 10 minutes, to ensure all bits of the crumb are crispy.

Notes

• Variations: I sometimes use different seasonings to flavour the cornflake crumb. My personal preference is a mixture of dried thyme, Parmesan and smoked paprika, but cayenne pepper and chilli flakes would be good if you like things spicy.
• Freezing: The unbaked nuggets can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost fully before oven cooking.
• Air Frying: The cornflakes chicken nuggets can also be cooked in an air fryer for 15-17 minutes.
• Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors.

*This recipe was sourced from effortlessfoodie.com.

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