
Cornflake Chicken Strips
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Description
Crispy, crunchy, and flavorful chicken strips coated with cornflakes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters®)
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- 1. Combine garlic powder and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken tenders. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Dredge chicken in flour, then in egg substitute, allowing excess to drip off.
- 3. Press strips into cornflakes on both sides.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 360.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 30.7 g
protein: 32.8 g
saturated fat: 2 g
cholesterol: 69.2 mg
sodium: 245.6 mg
fiber: 1.3 g
sugar: 2.6 g
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