Coconut-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Coat chicken tenders with coconut flakes and bake until golden. Serve with a dipping sauce for crispy and delicious coconut-crusted chicken tenders.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dipping sauce of your choice (sweet chili sauce, mango chutney, etc.)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut and breadcrumbs.
Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the coconut-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
Serve the coconut-crusted chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce.
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