Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breast: 800 grams (about 2 pounds)
- Finely crushed cereal: 1 cup (use a blend of your choice, such as corn or rice cereal)
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 2
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cooking oil: for greasing the baking dish
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes
- Total: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed cereal, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then into the cereal mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Grease a baking dish with cooking oil.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce or side dish.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Based on ingredients, each serving provides around 400-500 calories (depending on the type of cereal used).
- Protein: Chicken is a good source of protein.
- Carbohydrates: The cereal coating provides carbs.
- Fat: Depends on the type of oil used for greasing the baking dish and the fat content of the chicken.
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and golden brown coating.
- Combination of cereal and chicken creates a unique flavor profile.
- Easy to customize with different types of cereal and dipping sauces.
User Comments:
- "The combination of cereal and chicken was a pleasant surprise! The dish was crispy and delicious."
- "Baking the chicken instead of frying made it healthier and still tasted great."
- "I used different types of cereal to experiment with flavors and it was a hit!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- If using a different type of cereal, check its nutritional content to estimate the calorie count accurately.
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to check if the chicken is cooked through before removing from the oven.
