When we were younger, Wayne worked at Planet Hollywood. Everyone there loved the "Chicken Crunch" fried chicken. The key to it is the sweetness of the Cap'n Crunch (yes, that's exactly what I said). This is Wayne's adaptation. Make a lot. People can not stop eating this stuff. He doesn't measure so I made him estimate the amounts. It's about trial and error, and what you like.
- Flour ("about a cup")
- Cornflakes ("about a cup" crushed)
- Cap'n Crunch ("about a cup" crushed)
- 1 Egg
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups Milk (buttermilk is especially good but not necessary)
- sugar ("maybe 1/4 cup")
- garlic powder
- salt & pepper
- chicken wings, or breasts cut into strips
- 1/2 tsp thyme (EASY on the thyme!)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp dried onion flakes
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- canola oil (for frying)
For batter, mix egg, milk & sugar in one bowl.
Mix the rest of the dry stuff in another bowl.
Soak meat in wet bowl, dredge in dry. Quickly dip again in wet & dredge in dry.
Fry in canola oil (boiling on high in a large pot or in a fryer) until brown.
I make this too! I got my recipe from the Top Secret Recipes cookbook. It is really good stuff! People look at you crazy when you tell them what you're making,but once they taste it I've had folks standing at the stove braving hot grease to grab them fresh out the pan!
ReplyDeleteSame thing happens at our house. This chicken is a crowd pleaser!!!!
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