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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Easy Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets Recipe

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 · Modified: Sep 19, 2023 by Beth Sachs · 23 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These quick and healthy baked cornflake chicken nuggets will take dinner time in your house to the next level! Serve with homemade baked beans and baked carrot fries for an easy peasy meal!

    They're crispy, easy to make, and most importantly delicious! Loved by kids and adults alike.

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    My kids adore these crispy crunchy homemade chicken nuggets with a crushed cornflake crumb.

    They're so much healthier than processed shop-bought chicken nuggets, and best of all, the kids love getting involved in making them (and a little bit messy too!).

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • ⭐ Five Star Reader Reviews
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 🧊 Suitable for freezing?
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Easy to make
    • Baked not fried
    • Ready in 30 minutes
    • Healthier than shop-bought processed chicken nuggets with no additives and preservatives.

    ⭐ Five Star Reader Reviews

    These were so crunchy and delicious, and easy to make! Love this recipe! ALEXANDRA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Chicken Breasts - cut into large chunks.
    • Cornflakes - any brand is fine to use. I crush them with a rolling pin in a plastic bag.
    • Parmesan - I sometimes also use Grana Padano too. Grate finely with a microplane grater and mix into the crushed cornflakes.
    • Dried Thyme - ½ teaspoon is needed for the coating.
    • Smoked Paprika - I love smoked paprika and use 1 teaspoon.
    • Plain flour - 3 tablespoons will be enough to coat your chicken pieces.
    • Eggs - You will need 2 medium eggs, beaten with a fork.
    • Salt & Pepper
    Homemade nuggets with apple slaw

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Cut your chicken breasts into large chunks and place the flour, egg and crushed cornflakes with seasonings and grated Parmesan, in 3 separate bowls.

    Two: Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then the egg, before finally rolling in the crushed cornflake mixture. Place each crumbed chicken piece on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.

    Three: Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden and crispy (turn halfway through cooking to ensure a crispy coating).

    Four: Serve with the side dishes of your choice. Cheesy baked potatoes and homemade apple coleslaw are favourites in this house.

    Step by step photo instructions for making cornflake chicken nuggets

    🥄 Equipment

    I use a rolling pin to crush the cornflakes into small pieces. Alternatively, you could blitz them in a food processor but be careful not to turn them into powder. I prefer to keep the cornflake crumb quite chunky and rustic looking, and a rolling pin does this the best.

    A couple of large baking sheets lined with non-stick baking paper will prevent your chicken nuggets from sticking, making serving them so much easier.

    It can be a messy job coating the chicken in the egg, flour and cornflake mixture. If kids are helping, keep a bowl of warm water handy so they can wash their hands off regularly.

    💭 Top tips

    • Make sure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated in the flour first, then the egg. If not completely covered, the cornflake crumb won't stick to the chicken.
    • I sometimes use boneless chicken thigh meat instead of breast meat. Thigh meat is cheaper than breast meat, so if you're looking to save the pennies then this option would be best. Just make sure each piece of chicken is about the same size, to ensure they are all cooked at the same time.
    • You can prepare the homemade chicken nuggets ahead of time, and pop them in the fridge on baking trays, until needed. When you're ready to eat, just switch on the oven and pop the trays straight in.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    I like to serve the cornflake crumbed chicken with sides such as crispy roast potatoes, roast sweet potatoes or baked carrot fries, and my homemade apple coleslaw for a healthy and filling meal. I sometimes also serve them with beans and wedges, if quick and easy is the priority.

    For something a bit different, make crispy chicken and salad wraps with the baked nuggets. Place 1 flour tortilla on a board, spread on some mayonnaise, shredded lettuce and place 2 cooked chicken nuggets on top. Roll up and serve for a tasty lunch.

    They also make great after-school snacks with a homemade dipping sauce of ketchup mixed with an equal quantity of mayonnaise. I put 3 tablespoons of ketchup and mayonnaise in a glass ramekin and mix it up. BBQ sauce also works well, and if you're kids like things hot, you could even mix some chilli sauce into sour cream for a real taste sensation. My youngest has even been known to dip the nuggets in red pepper hummus!

    Close-up of chicken nuggets

    I sometimes use different seasonings to flavour the cornflake crumb. My personal preference is a mixture of dried thyme, Parmesan and smoked paprika, which the kids seem to like too, but cayenne pepper and chilli flakes would be good if you like things spicy.

    You could also swap the cornflakes for the same amount of crushed Rice Krispies, for something a little bit different.

    🧊 Suitable for freezing?

    Yes! The cornflake chicken nuggets can be frozen uncooked for up to 3 months.

    Once all the chicken pieces have been coated in the cornflake crumb and placed on baking trays, put the trays into the freezer and open freeze for a few hours. I then pop the chicken pieces into freezer-safe bags. Just make sure the nuggets are fully defrosted before use.

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    Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets

    Quick and healthy baked cornflake chicken nuggets will take dinner time in your house to the next level. They're crispy, easy to make and most importantly delicious! Loved by kids and adults alike.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 447kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Rolling Pin
    • Baking Sheets
    • Baking Paper
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 4 Chicken Breasts cut into bite size chunks
    • 125 g Cornflakes crushed
    • 25 g Parmesan grated
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
    • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • 2 Eggs beaten
    • 3 tablespoon Plain Flour

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200°c (180 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
    • Mix the crushed cornflakes with the Parmesan, dried thyme, smoked paprika and a little salt and pepper, in a shallow bowl.
      125 g Cornflakes, 25 g Parmesan, ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • Coat each piece of chicken first in the flour, then egg, before finally rolling in the crushed cornflake mix.
      4 Chicken Breasts, 3 tablespoon Plain Flour, 2 Eggs
    • Place each piece of crumbed chicken onto the baking sheet. When all the chicken has been coated, bake in the oven for 20 minutes until crispy and golden. Turn each piece of chicken after 10 minutes, to ensure all bits of the crumb are crispy.

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    Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets

    Notes

    Variations: I sometimes use different seasonings to flavour the cornflake crumb. My personal preference is a mixture of dried thyme, Parmesan and smoked paprika, but cayenne pepper and chilli flakes would be good if you like things spicy.
    Freezing: The unbaked nuggets can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost fully before oven cooking.
    Air Frying: The cornflake chicken nuggets can also be cooked in an air fryer for 15-17 minutes.
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors
    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    447
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    231
    mg
    77
    %
    Sodium
     
    622
    mg
    27
    %
    Potassium
     
    930
    mg
    27
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    31
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    56
    g
    112
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1040
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    9
    mg
    11
    %
    Calcium
     
    98
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    11
    mg
    61
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Laura Lynch

      August 10, 2020 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      The cornflakes really elevate these. They turn out so crunchy. Love it!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 17, 2020 at 10:43 am

        We love them too!

        Reply
      • Bronwyn

        January 29, 2021 at 1:24 am

        Hi I have been using cornflake crumbs for ever and they make the crumbs so much better I use them on Lamb cutlets also should try them

        Reply
    2. Danielle Wolter

      August 10, 2020 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      We had thee this weekend and they came out so great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and I love how crunchy the cornflakes were.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 17, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Glad you enjoyed them Danielle!

        Reply
    3. kim

      August 10, 2020 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      What a great recipe! This was so easy and tasty. The whole family gobbled up!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 17, 2020 at 10:43 am

        One of my kids favourites!

        Reply
    4. Alexandra

      August 10, 2020 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      These were so crunchy and delicious, and easy to make! Love this recipe!

      Reply
    5. Gina

      August 10, 2020 at 11:46 am

      These remind me of childhood, my mom used to make something very similar. Just love the crunch!

      Reply
    6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      August 12, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      These sound so delicious - with a lovely crunch! A healthy way for kids to enjoy chicken nuggets for sure.

      Reply
    7. Emily Liao

      August 12, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      These homemade nuggets were so good! Loved the cornflakes as it added such a delicious crisp texture to it.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 17, 2020 at 10:44 am

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed them Emily!

        Reply
    8. Emily

      August 12, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved these cornflake chicken nuggets! I love fuss-free kid friendly recipes like this, I'm keeping it in our rotation!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 17, 2020 at 10:44 am

        Great to hear. My kids request these at least once a week!

        Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola

      August 12, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my kids yesterday and they loved them! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    10. Katie

      August 12, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like something that my family would love!

      Reply
    11. Rebecca - Glutarama

      August 16, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      You're a genius with that cornflakes idea. Just tried this for a topping for a tuna pasta bake I was making and it was DELICIOUS. Will now be giving these a go too.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 17, 2020 at 10:45 am

        Such a good idea Rebecca. I might give that a go too!

        Reply
    12. Chloe Edges

      August 16, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love using cornflakes as breading, the flavour and crunch is soo good!

      Reply
    13. Michelle Rolfe

      August 17, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Great quick dinner for after school! My teens love chicken done in panko but I'm sure they would love these as well. Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Michelle

      Reply
    14. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      August 17, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely delicious! My husband would eat the whole batch though!

      Reply
    15. Gumby

      December 20, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Beth,
      Your comment - "You can prepare the homemade chicken nuggets ahead of time, and pop them in the fridge on baking trays, until needed."
      Do you coat them with the crumbs and spices and set them in the fridge unbaked? Doesn't this make the coating soggy? I'd like to make these the day ahead of when I plan to serve them.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        December 21, 2021 at 11:35 am

        The oven will crisp the crumb up so you can definitely make it the night before.

        Reply
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