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Dinner for 6

Hot Honey Cornflake Chicken

$6.35for 445 minServes 6

Chicken thighs get a crisp cornflake coating, bake until fully cooked, then finish with warm honey and hot sauce.

Hot Honey Cornflake Chicken

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Cereal and granola, 9 oz$0.20/oz typical9 oz$1.80Typical price
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Almond, 1 oz$0.05/oz typical1 oz$0.05Typical price
Chicken thighs, 1.75 lb$2.29/lb typical1.75 lb$4.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown$9.52

Swaps

  • Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHoney or maple syrupHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

  • 45 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.59 per serving$6.35 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cornflakes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 1/2 tsp hot sauce

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
  2. Crush the cornflakes, then mix them with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Whisk the eggs and almond milk in a shallow bowl, and season the chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
  4. Dip each chicken thigh in the egg mixture, press it into the cornflakes, and place it on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the thickest piece reaches 165 F.
  6. Warm the honey and hot sauce in a small pan for 1 to 2 minutes, then drizzle the mixture over the chicken.

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