Description
Savor the delightful crunch of Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders, a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy chicken and a sweet, crispy coating. Coated in a blend of chili powder, shredded coconut flakes, and panko breadcrumbs, these tenders are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main course, they are guaranteed to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 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 breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
- sea salt flakes (for garnish, optional)
- sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, chili powder, salt, and pepper in one bowl.
- In another bowl, mix eggs and water (or milk) until blended.
- Set up your coating stations with coconut flakes and panko in separate bowls.
- Coat chicken tenders first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, followed by coconut flakes and finally panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry tenders until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For a healthier option, bake the tenders at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes instead of frying. Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder based on preference.