Description
Enjoy mouthwatering Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders that are easy to make and delicious! Try this recipe today for a fun twist on classic chicken tenders.
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
- Prepare four shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with chili powder, salt, and pepper; one with whisked eggs and water; one with coconut flakes; and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg wash, followed by rolling in the coconut flakes and panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the tenders for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving with sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg