If there is one particular meal that seems to be on the table more than any other, it is chicken. It seems as if we eat it almost any way you can possibly imagine but out of all of them, there is going to be a favourite. For many of us, it is fried chicken and when it is done properly, it is absolutely delicious.
If you are somebody that enjoys fried chicken, this oven fried chicken is going to be the best recipe you’ve ever seen in your life. It makes chicken that is moist and delicious and it cuts into the calories because you don’t use the deep fryer. Don’t let the fact that it is done in an oven fool you, the blend of spices and the cornflake breading will send you running back to the table for more.
Ingredients:
For the chicken
8 chicken tenders
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for greasing the pan)
For the creamy honey mustard dipping sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons mustard
Cayenne pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Liberally grease a baking sheet with butter.
Combine the mayonnaise and spices.
Crush the cornflakes and combine them with the Parmesan in a shallow dish. You can also add more of the spices to this mixture too if desired.
Coat each tender in the mayo mixture, then coat them in the cornflake mixture.
Place on the greased pan and drizzle with the butter. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the center reaches 165 degrees.
To make the creamy honey mustard dipping sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve baked chicken with honey mustard sauce.