Cornflake Chicken
When Ben and I were in college, we were a rarity because we cooked three to four nights a week.
You don’t cook in college, friends and parents told us. You study (parents), party (friends), get internships (parents) and go on road trips (friends.)
We still cooked. We did plenty of studying, interning and road tripping (we weren’t really the party type.) But we did plenty of cooking too. And even though our skills were limited to quesadillas, grilled chicken on the George Forman and tuna casserole, a staple in the pre-Pond apartment was baked chicken with boxed macaroni and cheese. And if it wasn’t Parmesan or bisquick chicken, it was cornflake chicken.
After two years of baked chicken, Ben went on a beef craze and developed an unholy passion for McDonald’s cheeseburgers that lasted until senior year. And except for the occasional dish, our chicken was either grilled, fried, barbecued or stuffed in a taco or enchilada.
Until now.
As I admitted in my all about me post, we actually eat pretty healthy most of the time in the Pond. Where we used to eat a lot more fried dishes (I grew up in Texas, ya’ll), we’ve cut those back and do a lot more baked and grilled, broiled and slow-cooked…
I’ve officially become boring and old. I need to go fry some chicken now.
But in my quest for new, healthy dishes, I brought back an old favorite. Cornflake chicken.
Of course, me being me, I couldn’t leave well enough alone. I had to improve and spiff up the recipe. And in my newest issue of Women’s Health, I had seen a Katie Joel Lee recipe from her new cookbook about oven fried chicken using cornflake crumbs.
So I tried it, tweaking it a bit. And I’m happy to say…
Cornflake chicken is once again a Pond staple.
This recipe has been Ben-approved.
Cornflake Oven Fried Chicken (based on Katie Joel Lee’s recipe)
2-3 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup Dijon Mustard (or more if needed)
4 chicken breasts, tenderized and sliced into thin strips
Parchment paper
Onion powder and garlic powder to taste
1) Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
2) Dip chicken breasts into Dijon mustard–don’t be skimpy–then roll in cornflake crumbs. Place on pan. Repeat until done.
3) If desired, sprinkle on seasonings. I forgot to do this but will do it next time.
4) Bake at 400 degrees for 15- 20 minutes until chicken isn’t pink. It’ll be real soft and tender, so don’t let that fool you. Serve with ketchup or barbecue sauce and macaroni and cheese.
Or whatever else you like.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We have a new Dallas Jean tomorrow and Saturday, more whimsical fun! Stay tuned!
March 11th, 2010 at 3:44 am
I have this cookbook, too, haven’t anything from it yet, tho – that looks soooo good!
March 11th, 2010 at 4:24 am
sounds tasty darl!
March 11th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Sounds yummy, love the addition of the dijon in there!
March 11th, 2010 at 4:54 am
This looks great! Love recipes that the kids and grownups in this house will all enjoy. Glad to know that it has the Duckie and Ben seal of approval – we will definitely try it now!
March 11th, 2010 at 5:05 am
I love the liberal use of mustard. Yum!
March 11th, 2010 at 5:10 am
This looks delicious, I love that crunchy coating! I’m adding chicken and cornflakes to my shopping list!
March 11th, 2010 at 5:27 am
Sounds very tasty!
March 11th, 2010 at 5:29 am
I love love love Cornflake Chicken! Mustard is a wonderful surprise addition. And duckie, I doubt very much you dear girl could ever be boring!!!
Thanks for sharing…
March 11th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Love the mustard addition!
And you will NEVER be boring!
March 11th, 2010 at 5:58 am
This sounds like something my husband would really like! Thanks!!
March 11th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Have to try that. I don’t care a lot for chicken, unless it’s fried, and I love Corn Flakes…
March 11th, 2010 at 6:29 am
healthier version of fried chicken, I like that!
March 11th, 2010 at 6:35 am
I tried to make cornflake chicken once, and it turned out dreadful! But maybe I’ll try it again, if the recipe has your seal of approval! Also, love that last photo of Ben.
March 11th, 2010 at 6:37 am
wow this sounds…unique!
March 11th, 2010 at 6:37 am
I must be old and boring too, I hardly fry food any more.
Looks good.
March 11th, 2010 at 6:44 am
I do the same with pork chops and we love it too! Served with a green salad so we fell less guilty about the frying, and a slie of lemon, it’s deevine. Will be trying it with chicken now.
March 11th, 2010 at 6:47 am
I don’t even own a frying pan! But the sound of cornflakes makes a change from breadcrumbs…and I love mustard! In fact anything with a bit of a kick! Spicy food I love, so I make up things as I go along.
Usually they end up edible!
March 11th, 2010 at 7:38 am
My mom used to make this when I was a kid. This was her “fried” chicken. So good!
March 11th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Now that would have a really good flavor, I’d think!
March 11th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Haven’t had that in years! Sounds great right now….
March 11th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I have been making a version of this for years, my kids love it.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:53 am
What an awesome dinner. Only needs one thing … PIE!
*kisses* HH
March 11th, 2010 at 10:10 am
God, I must be getting old! Dr. Moreau:
http://www.gradesaver.com/the-island-of-dr-moreau/study-guide/short-summary/
March 11th, 2010 at 10:17 am
I’ll take any leftovers, those look incredible!
xoox
kHm
March 11th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Nice update on a real classic. I should try this the next time I have cornflakes in the house.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am
An excellent recipe!
Cornflakes are also good together with cold milk for breakfast!
About the trip to the mountains, I hope for next week
March 11th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I ate a lot of bean tostadas and Prego spaghetti when I was in college. The cornflake chicken looks tasty.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Cornflake Chicken? Seriously? Ummm…yes please! Cornflakes are one of the main staples of my diet…coupled with chicken? Yum-my!!
March 11th, 2010 at 11:09 am
I love cornflake chicken!! I think baked chicken is a lot better than fried.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Oh Duckie my love, I have been such a bad blog reader lately, what with having to go and look for a house and everything. That doesn’t mean I have forgotten you, it just means my head is all over the place right now. I miss you and hopefully will sort myself out soon.
love and hugs coming your way. xxoo
March 11th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I love love Cornflake chicken:) so delicious and healthy
Thank you for sharing your recipe ~
March 11th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I love that recipe! I think my son and husband would really enjoy this! I’m going to try it…..thanks!!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
This one sounds tasty and healthy and easy. A great combination!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Nothin’ wrong with some good ol’ cornflake coating! Thor’s coming to share, and he’s bringing that jar of peanut butter.
March 11th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I made this a loooooonnnnng time ago (Pre-Jack so that’s at least 4 3/4 years). Thought of making it again the other day. Now after you’ve posted your recipe…if it’s good enough for the pond, we are gonna be having some cornflake chicken!
March 11th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
The best part of cornflake chicken is finally having a use for the cornflake crumbs left in the box. Your recipe sounds great. Have you ever tries your crumb mixture on pork chops? I’ll bet it would be good.
March 11th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Cornflake chicken rocks! I love her! She has some of the best recipes.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
From a gal who tries to eat (and cook) healthy, I am going to have to try this! YUM!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I’m a vegetarian so chicken isn’t on my menu.. but it looks good.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Wow. they look fried. So crispy and delicious -looking!! And girl, you sure know how to pose like a Queen!
March 11th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
OMG Duckie! I made something similar just recently! They’re so good aren’t they?
March 12th, 2010 at 12:45 am
This is the only way my husband likes it prepared. If he wants “fried” fried chicken, a restaurant in our town makes some pretty awesome birds.
March 12th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Oooh, yum! I, too, used to make a lot of cornflake chicken. Wow. I had forgotten all about that! This recipe looks good, especially with the dijon mustard. I will have to try! (Especially since it is “Ben” approved!)
March 12th, 2010 at 7:34 am
I love oven-fried chicken. My dad did one with cornflakes when I was little- remember those dinners as a kid that made you think “Oh, yeah, tonight’s gonna be a good night.”? Cornflake chicken was one of those dinners.
My dad would season plain yogurt (salt, pepper, mustard, &c) and marinate the chicken in yogurt the night before, then shake off the excess, roll it in cornflakes and bake it. The yogurt made it super moist- kind of like buttermilk fried chicken.
March 12th, 2010 at 7:35 am
I want to cook with you- you always look like you’re having so much fun in the kitchen. Josh and I actually cooked in college too! We mostly made stir fry, pancakes and chicken parm. I think cooking really brings people closer. Love this recipe. Thanks for the birthday wishes and I hope you guys have a fabulous weekend
March 12th, 2010 at 7:55 am
This looks fantastic. I’ve made something similar, but I mix some red pepper flakes in the mustard. It give it a nice bit of heat.
Mimi
March 12th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Love the crunchy crust with the corn flakes!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:56 am
I make something really similar to this too! It’s one of our favorite meals. Mr.NN usually ends up topping his cornflake chicken with a little Frank’s Red Hot…:)
March 12th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Yum! I will try this one very soon.
Thanks for your kind words my friend. *Smiles*
March 12th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Looks like such a yummy crunch crust – I need to try this!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I can’t believe this is just mustard and corn flakes on this chicken. I am in a hotel room for a conference wishing I had some of this crispy chicky
March 12th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Mmmm…looks and sounds delish!!