Description
Enjoy deliciously crunchy Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders that are easy to make at home. Try this recipe today!
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
- Set up four bowls: mix flour, chili powder, salt, and pepper in the first; whisk eggs and water in the second; place coconut flakes in the third; and panko bread crumbs in the fourth.
- Coat each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, followed by rolling in coconut flakes and panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry coated tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg