Description
Deliciously crispy coconut chicken tenders that are easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
- Season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb-coconut mixture.
- Place the tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken tenders in a mixture of lime juice and spices before breading.
- Serve with a sweet chili dipping sauce for a delicious contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders