Cap'n Crunch Chicken Fingers and Red Chile Bacon Ca

Name: Cap'n Crunch Chicken Fingers and Red Chile Bacon Caramel Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 8 strips; 2 cups corn starch; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup baking powder; 2 cups ground sweetened corn breakfast cereal, such as Cap'n Crunch; 2/3 cups ground panko; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons diced cooked bacon; 2 tablespoons Sriracha, plus more if needed; 1 tablespoon red chile flakes; Canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 8 strips
2 cups corn starch
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup baking powder
2 cups ground sweetened corn breakfast cereal, such as Cap'n Crunch
2/3 cups ground panko
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons diced cooked bacon
2 tablespoons Sriracha, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying

1
To make the batter, mix the corn starch, flour and baking powder, and then add 2 cups cold water.
2
To make the breading, combine the breakfast cereal and panko, and mix together in a mixing bowl.
3
Dissolve the sugar in 3 cups water on the stovetop, in pot set over low heat.
4
Once dissolved, increase the heat to medium and cook until the mixture turns amber brown, 10 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and add the heavy cream, bacon, Sriracha and chile flakes.
6
Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F.
7
Dip the chicken slices into the batter, then into the breading.
8
Deep-fry the chicken fingers 4 at a time until golden brown and cooked through.
9
Serve with the red chile bacon caramel sauce.

997

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 8 strips, 2 cups corn starch, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cap'n Crunch Chicken Fingers and Red Chile Bacon Caramel Dipping Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cap'n Crunch Chicken Fingers and Red Chile Bacon Caramel Dipping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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