Description
Crispy coconut chicken tenders are a flavorful delight that combines tender chicken with a sweet, crunchy coconut coating. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these tenders are easy to prepare and will impress anyone at the table. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible tropical treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coconut oil or cooking spray for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour (flour, salt, and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of shredded coconut and panko.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then roll in the coconut-panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place coated tenders on the baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Lightly spray with coconut oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for maximum crispiness.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg