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

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.

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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.

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

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