The End of Messy Deep-Frying

If you love a heavy, golden crunch on your chicken but dread the faff of bubbling vats of oil, you are not alone. Busy home cooks across the country are binning the deep-fat fryer in favour of a trending dinner hack that guarantees a flawless crunch.

Enter: Kelloggs Corn Flakes

Forget standard breadcrumbs or expensive panko. The secret to shatteringly crisp oven baked chicken breasts lies straight in your breakfast cupboard. Crushing up Kelloggs Corn Flakes creates an incredibly crispy, golden shell that completely shatters the assumption that you need a deep-fryer for ultimate crunch. It mimics that heavy, deep-fried texture perfectly, without the greasy, messy oil setup.

How to Nail the Perfect Crunch

Achieving this viral, takeaway-style chicken is completely effortless. Here is the ultimate shortcut for your next midweek tea:

  • Prep the Base: Coat your chicken breasts in seasoned mayonnaise or thick natural yoghurt. This acts as the perfect glue to hold the coating.
  • Get Crushing: Toss a few handfuls of Kelloggs Corn Flakes into a sandwich bag and bash them with a rolling pin until you achieve a coarse crumb.
  • Coat and Bake: Roll the wet chicken in the crushed cereal, pressing down firmly so every inch is covered. Place the breasts on a wire rack set over a baking tray and roast in the oven at a high heat of 200°C (Fan 180°C) for 20-25 minutes.

By baking at a high temperature on a wire rack, the hot air circulates perfectly. The corn flakes toast to an absolute golden perfection, locking in the juicy flavour of the chicken whilst delivering a satisfying crunch. Give it a go tonight and revolutionise your dinner routine!

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