Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are a mouthwatering delight that everyone will love. These tender chicken strips are coated in a mixture of spicy chili powder, sweet coconut flakes, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, delivering an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or game day snacks, each bite offers a juicy and flavorful experience that keeps everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or snack, these tenders can be paired with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili or honey mustard. Whether you fry them or opt for a healthier baking method, these chicken tenders will elevate any meal.
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)
- â…” cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- â…” cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare coating stations: Set out four shallow bowls with flour mixed with chili powder, salt, and pepper; whisked eggs mixed with water; coconut flakes; and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat chicken: Dip each tender in flour mix, then egg wash, followed by coconut flakes, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry tenders: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tenders for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Transfer cooked tenders to a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg