Description
Coconut Chicken Tenders offer a delightful fusion of crispy texture and tropical flavor, making them an irresistible addition to your meal repertoire. These golden strips of chicken are coated in a rich blend of unsweetened shredded coconut and breadcrumbs, resulting in a crunch that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tenders can be enjoyed as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or served alongside rice and vegetables for a satisfying main course. With their kid-friendly flavor and easy preparation, Coconut Chicken Tenders are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, combine shredded coconut and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the coconut-breadcrumb mix.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg