Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Overview:

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 4 servings
🍽️ Recipe Category: Chicken
🔍 Keywords: Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, High Protein, Healthy, Kid Friendly, High In…, < 60 Mins, Easy
🍽️ Calories: 174.1 per serving
🍗 Protein Content: 27.3g per serving

Description:

I stumbled upon this delightful recipe when I caught Emeril whipping it up on The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Originally intended as a kid-friendly treat, I’ve come to realize that it’s just as appealing to us grown-ups! With a crunchy cornflake coating and a tangy barbecue sauce, these chicken nuggets are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup corn flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Chicken: Start by cutting the boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized nuggets.
Coat Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken nuggets with the barbecue sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
Crush Corn Flakes: Place the corn flakes in a sturdy zipper bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin or your hands.
Season Corn Flakes: Sprinkle the crushed corn flakes with garlic powder, giving them a savory flavor boost.
Coat Chicken with Corn Flakes: Working in batches, add a few pieces of the sauce-coated chicken to the bag of crushed corn flakes. Shake the bag gently until the nuggets are well coated with the corn flake mixture.
Bake: Arrange the coated chicken nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Once cooked, serve your crispy Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets hot, accompanied by extra barbecue sauce for dipping.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 174.1
Fat Content: 2g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
Cholesterol Content: 65.8mg
Sodium Content: 379.1mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10.2g
Fiber Content: 0.6g
Sugar Content: 2g
Protein Content: 27.3g

Tips:

For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding some paprika or chili powder to the cornflake coating.
If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought barbecue sauce, but homemade sauce adds a special touch.
Serve these nuggets alongside a crisp green salad or some steamed veggies for a balanced meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Whether you’re serving them up as a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering, these Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets are guaranteed to satisfy cravings and leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy!