Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken

Name: Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken
Ingredients: 4 bone-in skinless chicken drumsticks; 4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs; coarse salt; ground pepper; 1 large egg; 2 cups crushed corn flakes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 bone-in skinless chicken drumsticks
4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 large egg
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°.
2

Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
3

In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.
4

Working with one piece of chicken 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.
5

Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes.