Description
Crispy and flavorful breaded chicken breasts coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce for tenderness and kick, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ cups crushed corn flakes
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag with the buttermilk and hot sauce. Seal the bag and turn it until the chicken pieces are fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F (204°C). Spray a wire rack with nonstick spray and place it on a large rimmed baking sheet to allow for even cooking and crispiness.
- On a wide, shallow plate, spread the flour. Pour the reserved marinade into a medium bowl. In a separate wide bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning evenly.
- Remove chicken from the marinade bag and place on a clean plate. Coat each breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the marinade bowl again, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared wire rack. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature between 155°F to 165°F) and the crust is crispy.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is a healthier alternative to fried chicken.
- Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Baked Crispy Chicken Breast