Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish, optional)
- Sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare four shallow bowls: mix flour, chili powder, salt, and pepper in the first; whisk eggs and water in the second; fill the third with coconut flakes; and place panko in the fourth.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat in coconut flakes followed by panko crumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tenders for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked tenders to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg