Cap'n Crunch® Cereal-Crusted Buffalo Chicken Strips

Ingredients

• 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

Step 1

Crush the Cap'n Crunch cereal into fine crumbs—using a food processor works best, but you can also put it in a zip-top bag and crush it with a rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. In a third bowl, whisk the eggs and Buffalo wing sauce until well combined.

Step 2

Take each chicken tender and lightly coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any extra. Then dip it into the egg and sauce mix, making sure it’s fully covered. Finally, press the chicken into the cereal crumbs, gently rolling it around so the crumbs stick well. Give it a little shake to get rid of any loose crumbs, then set the coated tenders on a plate in a single layer—try not to stack them.

Step 3

Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook the chicken tenders in batches so they don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through. When they’re done, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil. Repeat with the rest, and you’re ready to serve!