Oven "Fried" Chicken

This recipe provides all of the crunch and flavor of fried chicken we all love without the added fat using WIC approved cereals (plus clean-up is fast and easy!). While the oven is on, roast your favorite seasonal vegetable as a colorful side. Enjoy!

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Baked Flaked Chicken
Recipe by: Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters
Serving Size: Serves 8, 4 ounces cooking chicken per serving
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces
• 3 cups cornflakes cereal*
• ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs*
• ¼ cup nonfat milk*
• Non-stick cooking spray

* WIC approved items

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Remove skin, if any, from chicken pieces. If working with large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise for faster cooking time. Trim any excess fat.
3. In a medium bowl, crush cornflakes.
4. In a second medium bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper.
5. In a third medium bowl, add eggs and milk. Beat with a fork.
6. Dip each chicken piece into flour, then egg mixture, then cornflakes. Each piece should be fully coated with flakes.
7. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken pieces on sheet, evenly spaced. Spray pieces lightly with cooking spray.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.  

Tips:

• For extra flavor, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of spices, such as paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, rosemary, or oregano, to salt and pepper to season chicken.
• For lowest price, use a whole chicken and cut into parts.
• To crush cornflakes easily, place in bowl and crush using the bottom of a measuring cup. Or, place in a large zip-top plastic bag and crush using your fists or the bottom of a measuring cup.
• If using bone-in chicken, adjust cooking time to 35–40 minutes. Be sure it still reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. If cornflake crust starts browning too much before chicken is fully cooked, cover loosely with aluminum foil.