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Baked Crunchy Maple Dijon Chicken
A deliciously crispy baked chicken coated in crunchy cornflakes and glazed with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten free if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Pulse cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor or crush in a bag. Place crumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Beat eggs, coat chicken, then dredge in crumbs. Place on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Combine maple syrup, Dijon, hot sauce, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan. Warm and stir in thyme.
- Drizzle sauce over baked chicken, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken.