Friday, May 1, 2015

Star Wars Vintage Posters - Big G cereals

No compensation was received for this post. A gift pack, information about the partnership, and the giveaway package have been provided by General Mills. All opinions expressed are entirely my own or that of my family.
My son is a bag fan of Star Wars, probably because my husband is a fan and has shared those movies with my son. With the upcoming launch of the new movie later this year, my daughter is looking forward to watching all of the movies with my husband and son, as they 'count down' to the new movie.

At our house, cereal is something that we enjoy on a regular basis. Not only is it our go to for breakfast most mornings, but we also have been known to enjoy a bowl of cereal for dinner and even as a snack. But, beyond that, I have several meals and snacks that I prepare using cereal as an ingredient.

So, when General Mills reached out to share about how they have teamed up with Star Wars to offer vintage movie posters in specially marked boxes of Big G cereals, I was excited to have the opportunity to participate in the promotion. We received a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Reese's Puffs. The next morning, shortly after arriving at work, I received a text from my son asking if they could open the new boxes of cereal. Of course, I told him he could and asked that he leave it on the counter, rather than putting it away. We lucked out and got two different posters - I was disappointed that they were from the 'newer' movies and not the original trilogy...maybe in the next box!

Cereal Crusted Chicken
canola oil for frying
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups cereal
1 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Slice chicken breasts into long slices, like chicken fingers. Crush the cereal (or put through the food processor) and place in a baggie or on a plate. Combine egg and milk. Place flour in a baggie or on a plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Preheat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Dredge each piece of chicken, first in the flour, then the egg mixture and then coat with cereal. Fry the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, being sure to cook through.

We enjoyed this last week served with a mustard sauce and a side of oven baked potato wedges. The chicken has a nice caramelized, crunchy delivery - it is a kid favorite. Kix has been a favorite cereal for this recipe in the past, but I think that next time I will try it with Cinnamon Toast Crunch...I think the cinnamon would give it a nice flavor.

General Mills and Star Wars are teaming up to offer exclusive vintage movie posters in every specially marked box of General Mills cereals!

General Mills is once again connecting fans with what they love. Hidden inside each box, you will find one of six timeless movie posters featuring your favorite Star Wars films.

Star Wars and cereal fans alike can collect all six classic posters in each participating brand of General Mills cereals, including Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Trix, Cookie Crisp and Reese’s Puffs. The specially marked boxes of Big G cereals hit store shelves this month, for a limited time only.

Check out the #CerealWars Tumblr page that launched this week for more fan fun surrounding the General Mills and Star Wars partnership.

Giveaway!

Courtesy of General Mills, one A Busy Mom of Two Reader will win 2 boxes of participating General Mills cereals and an exclusive Star Wars vintage movie poster. It is open to US only.

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Giveaway will remain open through May 10th and is open to residents of the US only. Winners will be selected through Rafflecopter. The winner will be contacted by e-mail and will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.


No compensation was received for this post. A gift pack, information about the partnership, and the giveaway package have been provided by General Mills. All opinions expressed are entirely my own or that of my family. The recipe is from my personal collection.

46 comments:

chickie717 said...

I am not sure which is my favorite, so I would have to say the return of the Jedi!

shirley said...

I think it would be Return Of The Jedi or Revenge Of The Sith.

Lauren said...

I like Return of the Jedi.

Alina Hahn said...

I like The Empire Strikes Back the most

Dana said...

The Empire Strikes Back!

Ally said...

I'm told by the Star Wars authority in this house that A New Hope is the right answer ;)

Unknown said...

Empire Strikes Back is by far my favorite!!

Jessica To said...

My favorite is Return of the Jedi.

Unknown said...

A New Hope

Just Wedeminute said...

The very first original Star Wars is my fav.

Unknown said...

The first one is my fave.

Luna Moon said...

It is to hard to choose just one I love them all.

allyson tice said...

I love RETUNE OF THE JEDI!

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Denise M said...

A New Hope

Deanna said...

My favorite movie is: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.

Dave said...

Probably Return of the Jedi...but its hard to choose

Lisa Olsen said...

Return of jedi

Anonymous said...

I liked the first Star Wars movie the best!

Wehaf said...

The Empire Strikes Back is my favorite!

a_ski25 said...

Hans Solo was my favorite character.

Unknown said...

I love Return of the Jedi!

Mary said...

Return of the Jedi

Mary said...

Return of the Jedi

wen budro said...

The first one will always be my favorite because I was so young and unjaded when I saw it.

Jennifer Cervantes said...

Return of the Jedi is my favorite.

Lexxii88 said...

Return of the Jedi!

Baconbits said...

Return of the jedi!

DesiredOne said...

I think Return of the Jedi is probably the best one!

ufg8trj said...

I have to say I don't like star wars, but my son and husband are obsessed and watch the movies to gether

Kwolek21 said...

My favorite is Return Of The Jedi.

Sarah M. said...

Return of the Jedi is my favorite.

Unknown said...

My favorite is Return of the Jedi. It's one of my favorite movies ever.

Tabathia B said...

The first one, which is the original movie. I didn't like the rest of them much, just something to watch

blew415 said...

Revenge of the Sith

Unknown said...

Return of the Jedi

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Sarah Hall said...

I would say that Return of the Jedi is my favorite.

AdventuresofanActivityDirector said...

My hubby is the star wars fan so I'm not sure :)

AdventuresofanActivityDirector said...

My hubby is the star wars fan so I'm not sure :)

Vicki G said...

It's funny how many have said Return of the Jedi. That's my favorite too! :)

Jennifer Wilson said...

My fiance keeps telling me I need to watch them, but I have never seen them.

Sunnie said...

I haven't seen any of them!
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Heather Hayes Panjon said...

The Empire Strikes Back!

Unknown said...

Return to Jedi

Unknown said...

I really don't know which one is my favorite I like them all

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Kim Reid said...

My favorite is The Empire Strikes Back, thanks!

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Anonymous said...

I like Return of the Jedi.