Best 7 Capn Crunch Chicken Strips Recipes

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**Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips: A Unique and Flavorful Treat**

Craving a crispy, crunchy, and flavorful chicken dish? Look no further than Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips! This unique recipe combines the classic taste of Cap'n Crunch cereal with tender chicken strips, creating a tantalizing combination that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. With a crispy coating and a juicy interior, these chicken strips are perfect for a quick and easy meal, a fun party appetizer, or a satisfying snack.

This article features three variations of Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips, each offering a distinct flavor profile:

1. **Classic Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips:** This recipe stays true to the original, using crushed Cap'n Crunch cereal as the main ingredient in the coating. The result is a crispy, golden brown exterior with a sweet and slightly salty flavor that perfectly complements the tender chicken.

2. **Spicy Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips:** For those who love a bit of heat, this recipe incorporates crushed chili peppers into the Cap'n Crunch coating. The combination of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors creates a tantalizing taste experience that will keep you coming back for more.

3. **Cheesy Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips:** If you're a cheese lover, this recipe is for you. It features a mixture of grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses in the Cap'n Crunch coating, resulting in a crispy, cheesy crust that pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken.

Whether you prefer the classic, spicy, or cheesy variation, these Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create this delightful dish!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER CAP'N CRUNCH CHICKEN



Air Fryer Cap'n Crunch Chicken image

Air Fryer Cap'n Crunch Chicken is chicken strips breaded with Cap'n Crunch cereal and then air fried until golden brown and crispy!

Provided by Cheri Renee

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
kosher salt, pepper
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
1 egg
non stick cooking spray
Optional: honey mustard, ranch

Steps:

  • Put the cereal into a food processor, pulse until it looks like breadcrumbs. Put in a bowl and add kosher salt and pepper. Toss until evenly mixed.
  • Cut chicken into thin strips or bite size nuggets.
  • Beat the egg with a fork in a bowl.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the cereal crumbs. Press the crumbs into the chicken and place in the air fryer basket. Top with more cereal crumbs if some are leftover and sprinkle with more kosher salt and pepper.
  • Set the air fryer to 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with honey mustard or ranch for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CRUNCHY CEREAL CHICKEN FINGERS



Crunchy Cereal Chicken Fingers image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups crunchy sweetened cereal, such as Cap'n Crunch
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup applesauce
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Put the flour in a shallow bowl and add some salt and pepper. Put the egg in a second shallow bowl. Put the cereal in a resealable plastic bag and pound into crumbs with your hands until mostly broken up with some bigger pieces. Transfer the cereal to a third shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken strips first in the flour, then the egg and then the cereal. Cook the strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir together the ketchup, applesauce and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Serve as a dip with the chicken fingers.

CAPTAIN CRUNCH CHICKEN



Captain Crunch Chicken image

This is a 'sweet' change from the same old bread crumb breading! Simple, sweet and crrrrunchy!

Provided by Terrie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
5 cups dry sweetened cereal, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place crushed cereal crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts to bag, one at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat. Place coated chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 310.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

CAP'N CRUNCH CHICKEN STRIPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Cap'n Crunch Chicken Strips Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by mjohnmeyer

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal, crushed
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken tenders
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind or crush the two cereals and set in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat the egg with milk. Stir together the flour, onion and garlic powders and black pepper; set aside. Dip the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour and coat well; shake off the excess flour. Dip in the egg wash, coating well, then dip in the cereal mixture, coating well. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet. Drop coated chicken tenders carefully in the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove tenders to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD CAPTAIN CRUNCH CHICKEN



Planet Hollywood Captain Crunch Chicken image

This is great and a real kid pleaser. The creole mustard sauce sets off the sweetness of the chicken just right. DH saw a demonstration of the recipe on an early morning show and searched the recipe out for me.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
1 1/2 cups corn flakes
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut in 1-oz tenders
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup creole mustard or 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon green onion, sliced in pieces
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind or crush the two cereals and set aside.
  • Beat the egg with milk and set aside.
  • Stir together the flour, onion and garlic powders and black pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Dip the chicken: pieces in the seasoned flour.
  • Move around to coat well, then shake off the excess flour.
  • Dip in the egg wash, coating well, then dip in the cereal mixture, coating well.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 325.
  • Drop coated chicken tenders carefully in the hot oil and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes depending on size.
  • Drain and serve immediately with creole mustard sauce.
  • For sauce:Mix all ingredients together.

CAP'N CRUNCH CHICKEN



Cap'n Crunch Chicken image

This is a copycat to Planet Hollywoods Cap'n Crunch Chicken. The first time I made it, I burned it, and we could barely eat it. The second time I made it, it came out perfect and boy is it good! We enjoy ours with my homemade honey-mustard sauce. They make the best combo!

Provided by Tearanii

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
1 cup corn flakes
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut in 1 oz. tenders
vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind or crush the two cereals and set aside.
  • Beat the egg with milk and set aside.
  • Stir together the flour, onion and garlic powders and black pepper; set aside Dip the chicken: pieces in the seasoned flour and coat well; shake off the excess flour.
  • Dip in the egg wash, coating well, then dip in the cereal mixture, coating well.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 325.
  • Drop coated chicken tenders carefully in the hot oil and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes depending on size.
  • Drain and serve immediately with sauce.
  • For sauce, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

CAP'N CRUNCH® BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS



Cap'n Crunch® Buffalo Chicken Tenders image

Great combo of sweet and spicy! You can also skip the Buffalo sauce, and it's just a delicious.

Provided by Dan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups brown sugar and butter flavored crispy corn and oat breakfast cereal (such as Cap'n Crunch®)
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
1 pound chicken tenders
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Crush cereal in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Place crushed cereal in a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk flour, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs and Buffalo wing sauce together in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Gently press a chicken tender into the flour mixture to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into the beaten egg, then press into crushed cereal. Gently toss between your hands so any crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place coated chicken tenders in a single layer on a plate while coating the rest; do not stack. Repeat for remaining chicken tenders.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook each chicken tender in hot oil, turning once, until cooked though and golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 196.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 716.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders work best for this recipe.
  • Use crushed Cap'n Crunch cereal for the coating. This will give the chicken strips a sweet and crunchy crust.
  • Make sure the chicken strips are evenly coated in the cereal mixture. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the chicken strips. This will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
  • Bake the chicken strips for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through. The chicken should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, and cooked through on the inside.
  • Serve the chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all good options.

Conclusion:

Cap'n Crunch chicken strips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy this tasty treat at home. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful recipe, give Cap'n Crunch chicken strips a try!

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