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Coconut Chicken Salad with Warm Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Warm oven-fried coconut chicken tenders over a bed of baby greens, cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots topped with a hot honey mustard vinaigrette.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Salad , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken tenderloins ((about 12 oz) )
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 6 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs (or GF panko)
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar (balsamic would work too)
  • 2 tbsp corn flake crumbs (crushed)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup egg whites (beaten)
  • pinch salt
  • Olive oil spray
  • 6 cups mixed baby greens
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 large tomato (sliced)
  • 1 small cucumber (sliced)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375F.
  3. Combine coconut flakes, panko, cornflake crumbs and salt in a bowl.
  4. Put egg whites or egg beaters in another bowl.
  5. Lightly season chicken with salt. Dip the chicken in the egg, then in the coconut crumb mixture.
  6. Place chicken on a cookie sheet lined with parchment for easy cleanup. Lightly spray with olive oil spray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes turning halfway, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Place 2 cups baby greens on each plate. Divide carrots, cucumber, tomato evenly between each plate.
  8. When chicken is ready slice on the diagonal and place on top of greens.
  9. Heat dressing in the microwave a few seconds and divide equally between each salad; a little over 1 tbsp each.

Notes

  • Air Fryer Directions: Air Fry in a single layer 400F degrees 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salad with 2 chicken tenders Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 32.5g (11%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salad with 2 chicken tenders
Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 32.5g 11%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.