Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are an irresistible twist on a classic favorite, combining juicy chicken with a crunchy coconut and panko coating. This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to parties and everything in between. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up these tenders without breaking a sweat. Each bite is bursting with flavor, thanks to the unique blend of chili powder and sweet coconut flakes, making them a hit especially among kids and adults alike. Serve them hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear from the plate!
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
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
- sea salt flakes (for garnish, optional)
- sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and water (or milk).
- Place coconut flakes in a third bowl and panko breadcrumbs in a fourth.
- Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then coat with coconut flakes followed by panko.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the tenders in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels before serving with sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg