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My father in law’s sister received a subscription to Hello Fresh as a gift this year and since then he’s dropped a few hints that he would love one of those too! I can’t say I blame him, he lives alone and let’s face it, cooking for one is tricky and terribly boring! Plus who wants to get stuck with leftovers for days on end?

Cooking for a family isn’t a walk in the park either, I’ll be honest here, meal planning has never been my strong suite! My husband is always asking me “So what’s your plan for dinner?” Ummmmm….plan? I never have a plan, he should know that by now! 

This is why a plan with Hello Fresh is so great, it takes the guess work out of what to make for dinner and everything arrives perfectly portioned for you! There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from like this Cornflake Crusted Chicken that caught my eye.

Strangely, chicken dinners are actually my boys least favourite meals but because it’s an easy and healthy meat choice, it’s one that mom and dad choose a lot! I’m always on the look out for chicken recipes that the boys will enjoy and this one looks like it just could be a hit with the whole family! 

The whole plate looks so colourful paired with broccoli, sweet potato mash and a garlic-maple dip!  

Cornflake Crusted Chicken Recipe

Yield: 4

Cornflake Crusted Chicken Dinner

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Cooking crispy breakfast cereal-coated chicken isn't hard when you follow our easy steps! All that’s left to do is to bake and enjoy with garlicky broccoli and sweet potato mash. Don't forget the delicious DIY garlic-maple dip to serve on the side!

Prep Time 35 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 620 g Chicken Thighs
• 680 g Sweet Potato
• 2 cup Corn Flakes
• 454 g Broccoli, florets
• 4 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 9 g Garlic
• 1 Lemon
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• Salt and Pepper
• 3 tbsp Oil

Instructions

1. Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add cornflakes to a large zip-top bag. Seal shut. Using a rolling pin, crush cornflakes into a breadcrumb-like texture. Add crushed cornflakes to a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper. Brush 1 tbsp mayo over tops of chicken, then press mayo-coated tops into cornflakes.
2. Add chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press any remaining cornflake crumbs on top, then drizzle 1 tbsp oil over top. Bake chicken in the middle of the oven, until cooked through, 20-25 min.
3. Peel, then cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine sweet potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover (approx. 1-2 inches) in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. While sweet potatoes cook, cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Zest, then cut lemon into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Mix together half the maple syrup, remaining mayo, 2 tsp lemon zest and 1/2 tsp garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
5. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter. Stir together, until butter melts, 30 sec. Add broccoli, remaining garlic and 2 tbsp water. Stir together. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender, 5-6 min. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Reserve 4 tbsp of potato water, then drain and return sweet potatoes to the same pot, off heat. Using a potato masher, mash in remaining maple syrup, reserved water and 2 tbsp butter until smooth. Season with pepper. Divide broccoli, mash and chicken between plates. Serve with maple dip on the side. Squeeze over a lemon wedge if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 919Total Fat: 54gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 641mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 10gSugar: 27gProtein: 44g

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