Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey

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Baked Cornflake Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey

Make these baked cornflake chicken tenders with a side of hot honey in 30 minutes for a crispy, crunchy, savory, delicious dinner recipe!

Prep Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked cornflake chicken, cornflake chicken, cornflake chicken tenders

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Baking sheet
1 Small Saucepan

Ingredients

For the Cornflake Chicken:

6 cups cornflakes
2 teaspoons paprika divided
1 teaspoon onion powder divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
1 tsp Italian seasoning divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
1 teaspoon salt divided
2 large eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
2 pounds chicken tenders

For the Hot Honey Drizzle:

1/2 cup honey
2-3 teaspoons hot sauce adjust to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
In a food processor or a zip-top bag, crush the cornflakes until they become fine crumbs. Leave some small pieces for added texture!
6 cups cornflakes
In a shallow dish, combine half of the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt with the crushed cornflakes. Mix well.
2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
2 large eggs, 2 Tablespoons milk
Dip each chicken tender into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off.
2 pounds chicken tenders
Roll the chicken tenders in the cornflake mixture, ensuring they’re evenly coated. Press the coating onto the chicken to help it adhere.
Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. It should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey drizzle. In a small saucepan, heat the honey over low heat until it becomes runny.
1/2 cup honey
Stir in the hot sauce, starting with 2 teaspoons. Taste and add more, if desired. Keep warm until ready to serve.
2-3 teaspoons hot sauce
Once the chicken tenders are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Drizzle the hot honey over the baked chicken tenders, or serve it on the side for dipping.
Garnish with the remaining paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt for extra flavor, if desired. Serve hot.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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