Oven Baked Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 boneless skinless chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup finely crushed Corn Flakes cereal can also use sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
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In a large zip-top freezer bag, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Add the chicken and shake well to coat, pressing through the bag. Set aside.
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In a shallow bowl, add the eggs and beat lightly with the milk; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine the Corn Flakes, Panko crumbs, dried basil, and parsley.
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Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture then coat well into the panko mixture, pressing down to make sure the coating sticks.
For Oven Baked Version:
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Place butter on a large rimmed baking tray and melt in the oven for a few minutes. Remove baking tray once butter is melted.
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Place the chicken on to the baking tray. Bake for 12 minutes, using tongs to carefully flip chicken. Bake for another 6-8 minutes (depending on how thick your chicken pieces are). Finish by broiling for 1-2 minutes, or until chicken turns golden and crispy.
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Remove chicken and pat with paper towels. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
For the Air Fryer Version:
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Heat air fryer to 400 F.
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Shake off excess breading and place about 3-4 chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer tray making sure the pieces do not touch.
You will have to cook in batches. Cook for 3 minutes then carefully flip. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Remove chicken. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.