Description
Easy recipe for crunchy, baked coconut crusted chicken tenders which are a hit with adults and kids. These are gluten-free and a healthy appetizer.
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Ingredients
3Chicken Breasts, pounded to 1/2″ thickness, cut into strips
For the Brine/Marinade
1 1/2cupsCoconut milk
1teaspoonLemon zest
1teaspoonChili Flakes
1teaspoonSalt
For the Coating
3Eggs, large
1 1/2cupsRice flour
3cupsCoconut, unsweetened, shredded
1teaspoonSriracha
1/2teaspoonChili, Flakes
Salt , to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients mentioned under brine/marinade and add the chicken strips to it. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 200C/400F. Set a cooling rack on a baking sheet and spray or brush with oil.
Now start by creating an assembly line of ingredients. You will need three wide mouthed bowls or plates for this. In the first bowl or plate place rice flour. In the second bowl season eggs with salt and whisk them with sriracha and 2 tablespoons water. And in the third place shredded coconut seasoned lightly with salt and chili flakes.
- Start by dipping each strip first in the flour, then egg, making sure to shake off any extra egg and finally crust it with the shredded coconut mixture. Place the strip on the greased cooling rack. Repeat this till all the strips have been coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes till cooked through, turning halfway through. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes till the tenders are golden brown.
Serve these baked coconut chicken tenders with mango mustard dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 24g, Cholesterol: 154mg, Sodium: 588mg, Potassium: 752mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 252IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 4mg
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