Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders
If you’re craving a dish that’s both delicious and easy to whip up, look no further than these Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders! With their golden, crunchy exterior and juicy chicken interior, these tenders are a family favorite. Coated in a delightful blend of chili powder and sweet coconut flakes, they offer a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees a satisfying meal that will keep everyone coming back for more. Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water (or milk)
- ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with water (or milk) to create an egg wash.
- Set up two additional bowls with shredded coconut flakes and panko bread crumbs.
- Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then roll in the coconut and panko until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tenders for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving with sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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