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15) Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp oil for pan-frying or cooking spray for baking

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and toss with flour or cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip each piece in beaten eggs, then press into a mix of coconut and panko.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium; cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. For baking, place on a greased sheet at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping once.
  4. Let rest 2 minutes before serving with ketchup, honey mustard, or plain yogurt.