Baked Flaked Chicken
If you like fried chicken, you’ll love this healthier version!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal
- ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nonfat milk
- Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
- Wash hands and sanitize prep area. Preheat oven to375°F.
- Remove skin, if any, from chicken pieces. If working with large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise for faster cooking time. Trim any excess fat.
- In a medium bowl, crush cornflakes.
- In a second medium bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In a third medium bowl, add eggs and milk. Beat with a fork.
- Dip each chicken piece into flour, then egg mixture, then cornflakes. Each piece should be fully coated with flakes.
- Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.Place chicken pieces on sheet, evenly spaced. Spray pieces lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 24 g |