Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, offering a delightful crunch with every bite. Coated in a spicy chili powder mix and encrusted with sweet coconut flakes and crispy panko, these tenders are not only juicy but also bursting with flavor. Ideal for family dinners, game day snacks, or as a fun party appetizer, they appeal to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water (or milk)
- ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish, optional)
- Sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Set up four shallow bowls: whisk flour, chili powder, salt, and pepper in the first; beat eggs and water in the second; fill the third with coconut flakes; and the fourth with panko.
- Coat chicken tenders in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then cover in coconut and panko.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tenders for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (126g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 160mg