Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• Prep: 10 minutes Total: 40 minutes
• Working with one piece at a time, dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned cornflakes,
• pressing flakes to help them adhere. Transfer coated pieces to a rimmed baking sheet.
• 4 bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks
• 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Working with one piece at a time, dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned cornflakes, pressing flakes to help them adhere. Transfer coated pieces to a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.