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Baked Crunchy Maple Dijon Chicken

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Baked Crunchy Maple Dijon Chicken is a crispy, flavorful dish featuring cornflake-coated tenderloins drizzled with a sweet and spicy maple Dijon sauce. Perfect for an easy and satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • fresh thyme or parsley, for serving

Maple Dijon Sauce:

  • 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
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a food processor, combine the cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush the crumbs in a ziplock bag. Dump the crumbs into a shallow bowl.

  • Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the chicken, and toss well to coat.

  • Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. For a thicker coating, dip the chicken back through the eggs, then through the crumbs a second time. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp all around.

  • To make the sauce, in a sauce pot, warm together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt. Stir in the thyme.

 

  • Drizzle the warm sauce over the chicken. Top with herbs. If the sauce thickens, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave. Enjoy!

Notes

For a spicier version, increase the hot sauce in both the chicken coating and the sauce. Serve the chicken immediately for maximum crispiness.

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