Name: Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs; 4 cups cornflakes, finely crushed (about 1 cup crushed); 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 11/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders (about 20 tenders); 1/2 cup store-bought ranch dressing

Photo by Lindsay Landis, Taylor Hackbarth

The beloved breakfast cereal gives this kids' menu staple a bit of a makeover and takes it to new, crunchy, flavorful heights.

A Frugal Trick

If you can't find or don't want to spend the extra money on chicken tenders, simply place a whole chicken breast between two layers of plastic wrap, pound it to an even 1/2-inch thickness, and slice it into strips.

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