To begin, preheat your oven to 375ºF. Then, take a 13″ x 8″ x 2″ baking dish and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Set the prepared dish aside for later use.
Step 2
Next, season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and cayenne pepper according to your taste preferences. Once seasoned, set the chicken aside for a moment.
Step 3
After that, mix flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper in a bowl. Set up two separate shallow bowls for buttermilk and cornflake crumbs.
Step 4
Then, dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated, and dip the flour-coated chicken into the buttermilk, making sure to coat both sides, after that, dredge the chicken in the cornflake crumbs, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
Step 5
Finally, arrange coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until fully cooked, no need to flip.
Tips and Variations:
Tips:
Consider marinating chicken in buttermilk for added flavor and tenderness.
Coat the baking dish thoroughly with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
Double dip the chicken for an extra crispy coating.
Experiment with additional herbs or spices to enhance the seasoning.
Allow the baked chicken to rest before serving for juicier results.
Variations:
