Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders
Embark, on a journey with our Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders—an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Imagine this; succulent chicken strips, coated in a blend of chili-infused flour whisked eggs and a tropical mix of shredded sweetened coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs. As they sizzle to perfection in a skillet the enticing aroma transports you to a paradise of delicious crispiness. For an added touch of sophistication sprinkle some sea salt flakes. Serve them alongside the sweet chili sauce that provides the perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness. These tenders are not any dish; they are an adventure, for your palate that turns your kitchen into a haven of joy. Are you ready to elevate your dining experience with this medley of textures and flavors?
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins - or chicken breasts cut into strips
- ½ c flour
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp water - or milk
- ⅔ c shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ c panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
- Sea salt flakes - for garnish optional
- Sweet chili sauce - for serving
Instructions
- Let's start by mixing the ingredients. Grab a bowl. Combine ½ cup of flour, ½ teaspoon of powder, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
- Next, we'll prepare the egg wash. In another bowl whisk together 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of water (or milk).
- Now it's time to coat the chicken strips. Take each chicken strip. Dip it, in the flour mixture first, then in the egg wash. After that roll them in shredded coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs.
- To achieve perfection when frying heat some oil in a skillet. Fry the coated chicken strips until they turn a brown color. This should take around 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- For a touch feel free to sprinkle some sea salt flakes as a garnish.
- Once your golden tenders are ready plate them up and serve them warm, with a side of sweet chili sauce.
- Now you can indulge in the crispy and flavorful goodness of your homemade Coconut Chicken Tenders! Enjoy!
Notes
Hey fellow food enthusiasts! I've got a tip, for our friends who follow a gluten-free diet. You can turn our Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders into a gluten treat! Instead of using flour simply substitute it with your preferred gluten-free alternative. This way the chicken strips will still have that satisfying crispy texture and delicious flavor. To add that crunch opt, for gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. Now you're all set to impress in the world of gluten-free cooking! What's great is that the end result will be a plate of tenders—a tantalizing combination of flair and irresistible crunch—that are not only gluten-free. Sure to make waves among food lovers everywhere.