Crispy Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Crispy Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup coconut

¾ cup almond flour

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ cup coconut oil

or more as needed

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine milk and vinegar in a bowl. Add tenderloins. Place in the refrigerator to soak for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

While chicken soaks prepare egg coating by whisking together eggs heavy cream salt and pepper in a bowl.

Step 3

Prepare dry coating by pulsing coconut in the bowl of a food processor until it resembles large bread crumbs. Add almond flour all-purpose flour sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper and chili powder. Pulse to combine.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove chicken from milk mixture; discard mixture.

Step 5

Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture then in the coconut coating pressing generous amounts into the meat.

Step 6

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently drop coated chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden and no longer pink in the centers working in batches about 6 minutes per side. Place fried pieces in the oven to keep warm between batches.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 662.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.7g 88%

Carbohydrates: 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 9.8g

Fat: 45.7g 70%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 167.5mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 397.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.4mg 180%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 48%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 27.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 130.7mg 13%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 58.9mg 21%

Potassium: 526.3mg 15%

Sodium: 560.3mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 411

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.