Description
These Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are the perfect combination of crunchy and tender, with a hint of sweetness from the coconut flakes. They are great for a family-friendly dinner or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins (or chicken breasts, cut into strips)
Coating:
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Egg Wash:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water (or milk)
Coconut Coating:
- ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
Others:
- Oil for frying (see notes for alternate baking method)
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish, optional)
- Sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Coating: In the first bowl, whisk together the flour, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Fill a third bowl with coconut flakes and a fourth bowl with panko bread crumbs.
- Coat Chicken: Toss chicken tenders in flour, egg wash, coconut flakes, and bread crumbs, ensuring thorough coating.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with sea salt flakes and serve warm with sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- You can bake the chicken tenders instead of frying for a healthier option. Simply bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders, Coconut Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders Recipe
