Recipes for Crunchy
Crunchy Granola Recipe
Crunchy Granola Ingredients
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Crunchy Granola Recipe
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups rolled oats
- 2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, or slivered almonds
How to make Crunchy Granola
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and reserve.
- Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl. Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from microwave, add vanilla extract and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar syrup mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.
- When the mixture comes out of the oven, it is still very pliable. You may choose to add in dried fruit as a finishing touch at this time. When granola has cooled completely, store in an airtight container.
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Crunchy Granola is ready to serve.
Prep 10 min
Cook 1 hr 0 min
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 10
Crunchy Baked Chicken Recipe
Crunchy Baked Chicken Ingredients
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Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe
3/4 cup fat-free Western salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each), skin removed
- 2-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
DIPPING SAUCE (not shown):
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup fat-free Western salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How to make Crunchy Baked Chicken
- In a shallow bowl, combine the salad dressing, chili powder and salt. Dip chicken in the mixture, then roll in cornflakes. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, combine green pepper and onion in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 30-60 seconds longer or until heated through. Serve with chicken.
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Crunchy Chicken Salad is ready to serve.
8 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe
Crunchy Chicken Salad Ingredients
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Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned cucumber
- 2/3 cup green onion strips, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup canned bean sprouts
DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- Hot pepper sauce to taste
How to make Crunchy Chicken Salad
- In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, green onion and bean sprouts. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve with breadsticks.
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Crunchy Chicken Salad is ready to serve.
10 Servings
Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe
Crunchy Chicken Casserole Ingredients
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Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe
1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1-1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts; drained
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
TOPPING:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
- Sliced almonds, optional
How to make Crunchy Chicken Casserole
- In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next eight ingredients. Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
- Combine melted butter and cornflakes: sprinkle on top of casserole. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
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Crunchy Chicken Casserole is ready to serve.
6-8 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
Crunchy Chicken Recipe
Crunchy Chicken Ingredients
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Crunchy Chicken Recipe
1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
How to make Crunchy Chicken
- Place yogurt and cornflakes in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in yogurt, then roll in cornflakes.
- Transfer to a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°
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Crunchy Chicken is ready to serve.
2 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad Recipe
Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad Ingredients
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Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 8 cups torn romaine
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
How to make Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad
- Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces. In a skillet, saute noodles and walnuts in butter for 8-10 minutes or until golden; cool.
- For dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; shake well. Just before serving combine the romaine, onions, strawberries and noodle mixture in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad is ready to serve.
Prep Time:20 Min
Cook Time:10 Min
Ready In:30 Min
Crunchy Romaine Toss Recipe
Crunchy Romaine Toss Ingredients
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Crunchy Romaine Toss
1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
How to make Crunchy Romaine Toss
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden. In a large bowl, combine noodles, broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing and walnuts.
- Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Salad recipe is ready to serve.
Prep Time:5 Min
Cook Time:15 Min
Ready In:20 Min
Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Salad Recipe
Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Salad Ingredients
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Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Salad
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 8 cups torn romaine
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
How to make Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Salad
- Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces. In a skillet, saute noodles and walnuts in butter for 8-10 minutes or until golden; cool.
- For dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; shake well. Just before serving combine the romaine, onions, strawberries and noodle mixture in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Crunchy Strawberry Romaine Salad recipe is ready to serve.
Prep Time:20 Min
Cook Time:10 Min
Ready In:30 Min
Crunchy Pea Salad Recipe
Crunchy Pea Salad Ingredients
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Crunchy Pea Salad
8 slices bacon
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cashews
- salt and pepper to taste
How to make Crunchy Pea Salad
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine peas, celery, scallions and sour cream. Toss gently to mix.
- Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon into salad. Season with salt and pepper.
- Crunchy Pea Salad is ready to serve.
Prep Time:15 Min
Cook Time:15 Min
Ready In:30 Min
Crunchy Romaine Toss Recipe
Crunchy Romaine Toss Ingredients
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Crunchy Romaine Toss Recipe
1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
How to make Crunchy Romaine Toss
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden. In a large bowl, combine noodles, broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing and walnuts.
- Crunchy Romaine Toss is ready to serve.
Prep Time:5 Min
Cook Time:15 Min
Ready In:20 Min
