Coconut Chicken
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
281 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Coconut Chicken
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This coconut chicken is chicken tenders rolled in a sweet and savory coating, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A restaurant style appetizer or main course that’s super easy to make at home.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenders
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded coconut the sweetened variety
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
- 3/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- cilantro leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the flour in a medium size bowl along with the salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place the eggs in a second bowl. In a third bowl, add the coconut and breadcrumbs and mix until combined.
- Dip each chicken tender first into the flour, then into the egg, then roll in the coconut mixture to coat evenly. Place each breaded tender on a sheet pan. Repeat the process until all of the chicken is breaded.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep large pot to 350 degrees F.
- Add 4 pieces of chicken at a time and cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- Place the chicken on a plate. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce and garnish with cilantro leaves if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
620mg
(18%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.8mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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