A Secret Ingredient Makes This Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe Super Crispy (4 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Chicken Dinner Snacks Appetizers Budget

Everyone knows that kids love chicken tenders but, the truth is, chicken tenders are not just for kids. Adults love them, too! Especially when you can make them at home using simple, budget-friendly, wholesome ingredients – including a secret ingredient that makes them super crispy. 

What's the secret ingredient that makes these baked chicken tenders so special? Corn Flakes cereal. Seriously! Corn Flakes® create a super crispy crust for these juicy baked chicken tenders. And, for real, who doesn't love chicken tenders for dinner?

This easy four-ingredient chicken recipe is so simple, you'll wonder why you haven't been making your own chicken tenders all this time. To make this baked chicken tenders recipe you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Corn Flakes, flour and eggs. That's it! Best of all, this tasty chicken recipe is ready in only about 20 minutes. 

Serve this baked chicken recipe with fresh vegetables, potatoes or a salad. Dip the chicken tenders into your favorite dipping sauce – or a bunch of dipping sauces! Here are a few suggestions:

• remoulade sauce
• homemade ranch
• creamy Cajun sauce
• amazing Amazon sauce
• copycat Chick-fil-a sauce
• creamy Asian-inspired sauce
• spicy mayo
• spicy ketchup
• easy Dijoinaise

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 - 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 2 cups crushed Corn Flakes
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs

Helpful Products

• Whisks
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Dishes
• Mixing Bowl
• Aluminum Foil
• Airtight Containers
• Meat Thermometer

Recipe Notes

• If you'd like a little heat, feel free to add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
• Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F on a food thermometer.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the flour into a mixing bowl. Whisk the eggs in another bowl. Put the Corn Flakes into a third bowl. 
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Dip the chicken into the flour, then into the eggs and, lastly, into the Corn Flakes. Place tenders onto a greased baking sheet.
3. Bake tenders in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken over and bake another 7 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 265

Total Fat: 5.2g

Saturated Fat: 1.5g

Cholesterol: 114mg

Sodium: 163mg

Total Carbohydrate: 36g

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g

Total Sugars: 1.3g

Protein: 17.6g

Vitamin D: 8mcg

Calcium: 22mg

Iron: 7mg

Potassium: 164mg

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