Step 1: Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that your Cornflake Chicken cooks evenly and gets that perfect crispy texture.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken: While the oven is preheating, take your boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them into six pieces. This allows for quicker cooking and makes them easier to handle.
Step 3: Make the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup of whole milk until well combined. This mixture will help the cornflakes stick to the chicken, ensuring a nice, even coating.
Step 4: Crush the Cornflakes: In a separate bowl, pour in the 4 cups of cornflakes. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, crush them slightly. You want some larger pieces for extra crunch, but they should be mostly broken down.
Step 5: Season the Cornflakes: Add the 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the crushed cornflakes. Mix well to ensure that the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Step 6: Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Then, roll the chicken in the seasoned cornflake mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
Step 7: Arrange and Spray: Place the coated chicken pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to encourage browning and crispiness in the oven.
Step 8: Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown. You can check for doneness by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
