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cornflake chicken nuggets on baking tray
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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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 447kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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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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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