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Popcorn and Cornflake-Crusted Chicken

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UIUC chapter.

As an avid Scandal fan, I’ve decided to find ways to incorporate popcorn into different meals – because Olivia Pope is officially the only human who can sustain herself on wine and popcorn alone. The rest of us need a little somethin’ extra.

I give you – Popcorn and Cereal-Crusted Chicken.

Use the dijon mustard for a mellower taste, go with straight egg for a spicier kick or just make one of each and share like I did.

Popcorn and Corn Flake Crusted Chicken Two Ways

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 35 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Rinse and dry chicken breasts. Cover a baking pan with tin foil and butter. Set aside.

  2. Photo by Shalayne Pulia

    Make popcorn. Crush popcorn and corn flakes in a plastic bag then pour in a dish. Fill one bowl with dijon mustard and another with beaten eggs.

  3. Photo by Shalayne Pulia

    For spicier chicken: Dip breasts in eggs and then coat with crushed popcorn and corn flakes.

    For mellower mustard chicken: Dip breasts in dijon mustard and then coat with crushed popcorn and corn flakes.

    Place in pan and cover with seasonings and cheese.

  4. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

  5. Photo by Shalayne Pulia

    Serve with grilled asparagus or other vegetable. Enjoy!