Let’s satisfy your craving for chicken with these Frosted Flake Chicken Tenders! Chicken tenders are dredged in flour mixture, then dipped in egg mixture, and finally coated in Frosted Flakes. These are then placed in a rack and baked until chicken is cooked through and coating is crispy and golden. Serving with maple mustard, these this chicken tastes incredibly good. My kids and I are big fans of it.
This dish will be the perfect starter for any gathering. Chicken breasts are cut into strips, baked to make them crispy on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. Every bite is elevated by the satisfying crunch of Frosted Flakes, offering an enjoyable experience as you savour this dish.
Needless to say, these delightful chicken tenders are loved by adults and children alike. The kids go crazy whenever this dish is served on the dinner table. This can be a great alternative to McDonald’s chicken, as it contains less oil and is likely healthier. It doesn’t take too much time to make, you can try it at home today.
Frosted Flake Chicken Tenders
Course: Appetizers, Snacks, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes25
minutes35
minutesIf you are finding a crispy and tangy chicken recipe, you should give these frosted flake chicken tenders a go.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, sliced into tenders
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. crushed Frosted Flakes
2 large eggs
3 tbsp. maple syrup, divided
1/4 c. Dijon mustard
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and place a cooling rack on top.
- Prepare 3 separate shallow bowls, first for flour, salt and pepper mixture. Second for whisked eggs and 1 tablespoon maple syrup, third for Frosted Flakes crumbs, salt and pepper mixture.
- Dredge tenders first in flour, then dip in egg mixture, then coat in Frosted Flakes.
- Transfer to rack and bake until chicken is cooked through and coating is crispy and golden, about 25 minutes.
- Mix mustard with remaining maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Serve tenders with maple mustard.
Recipe Video
Ingredient notes:
Slice the chicken breasts into tenders for easy coating, which helps you cook them evenly.
Flour and egg are essential for the coating. Flour helps lock the moisture inside to ensure the tenderness, while the egg acts as the binding agent for the coating, keeping the Frosted Flakes stuck to the chicken.
Maple syrup and Dijon mustard are the base for dipping sauce; feel free to add other ingredients to your liking to make it more flavorful.
Expert Tips:
Don’t place the chicken directly on the baking tray; use a cooling rack and place them on the rack instead. This will help the heat circulate evenly above and under the chicken and cook them evenly.
If you’re afraid that the Frosted Flakes are too big to stick to the chicken, crush them into smaller pieces for better adhesion.
Bake them in the oven for about 25 minutes at 400°F until golden brown. Serve while they’re still hot.
Serving suggestion:
With about 320 calories per serving, this is not too heavy for a starter. This dish is best paired with fried sweet potatoes. Chicken for protein, and the sweet potatoes provide the fulfilling satisfaction. Salad will help balance the savory and sweet taste of the chicken and offer freshness to the dish.
If you serve this dish at a party, it will be great to pair with light beer or citrusy soda. I would love to have iced lemon tea with this dish. The mild acidity refreshes the palate and allows me to experience the full flavor profile with every bite.
FAQs:
Can I use normal cornflakes instead? Yes, this alternative will be less sweet yet still crispy, suitable if you want to reduce the sugar intake.
Can I make it spicier? Yes, add cayenne pepper to the flour coating for extra heat. You can mix black pepper powder for more aroma if you want. Another way is to add hot sauce to your dipping sauce, or finely chop a jalapeno and mix it into the sauce.
