Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are an irresistible tropical delight that transforms simple chicken into a crunchy, flavor-packed dish. Coated with a perfect blend of unsweetened coconut and panko breadcrumbs, these tenders are baked to golden perfection and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe brings the taste of the tropics to your table in just a few easy steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dip each chicken strip into flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with the coconut-panko mix. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg