Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are a delicious and crunchy dish made with tender chicken strips coated in a coconut breading.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F if baking.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of coconut and panko.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat or place the tenders on a baking sheet if baking.
- Fry or bake the chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side if frying or 15-20 minutes if baking.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake instead of frying.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce for added flavor.
- Use fresh coconut for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders, Coconut Chicken