Dinner for 4
Crispy Cornflake Chicken
Chicken tenders are dipped in seasoned milk and egg, coated with cornflakes, and baked until crisp and fully cooked.
Typical price
$7.90for 4 servings
$1.98 per serving$7.90 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Cereal and granola$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $5.36Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.90 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 lb chicken tenders or boneless
- fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and coat a large baking sheet with olive oil spray.
- Crush the cornflakes and mix them with the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk the milk and eggs in a second shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then press it into the cornflake coating.
- Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until the thickest pieces reach 165 F.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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