Baked Crunchy Maple Dijon Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Oven-baked chicken with a crunchy maple Dijon coating, golden crust, and warm, comforting fall flavors.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Chicken Crust

01 - 150 g cornflakes, use gluten-free if needed
02 - 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Pinch sea salt

→ Chicken & Coating

07 - 2 large eggs, beaten
08 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce
09 - 900 g chicken breast tenderloins
10 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

→ Maple Dijon Sauce

11 - 80 ml maple syrup
12 - 60 ml Dijon mustard
13 - 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
14 - 0.75 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
15 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
18 - Pinch sea salt

→ To Serve

19 - Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cornflakes, Parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Pulse until very fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the cornflakes in a bag until fine. Transfer crumbs to a shallow bowl.
03 - In a bowl, beat eggs with hot sauce. Add chicken breast tenderloins and mix to coat evenly.
04 - Press chicken pieces into crumb mixture, ensuring full coverage. For a thicker coating, dip once more into the egg and crumb mixture. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Drizzle chicken with extra virgin olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked.
06 - While chicken bakes, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until warmed through. Stir in fresh thyme just before removing from heat.
07 - Drizzle warm maple dijon sauce over baked chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Serve with roasted sweet potatoes or rice for a balanced meal.
02 - If sauce thickens, gently rewarm for a few seconds before serving.

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