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Cereal-crusted chicken or fish Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

This recipe transforms cornflakes into a crunchy, golden crust for chicken or fish, offering a fun and flavorful twist on classic fried dishes.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) or 4 fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
• 3 cups cornflakes cereal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
2. Crush cornflakes in a sealed plastic bag or food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. Transfer to a shallow dish.
3. In another shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In a third shallow dish, beat eggs.
5. Pat chicken or fish dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece first in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated pieces and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer skillet to the oven (or transfer pieces to the prepared wire rack on baking sheet) and bake until cooked through: chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (about 15-20 minutes) or fish until flakes easily with a fork (about 10-12 minutes).
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips

• For extra crunch, spray the coated pieces with cooking spray before baking.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
• Try using different cereals like panko or crushed potato chips for variation.

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