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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Crispy Coconut Chicken Fingers


12 chicken breast tenders
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. flour
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup Panko crumbs
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp table salt
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 450

1. Give coconut a rough chop so it's about the same size as the Panko crumbs
2. Combine it with Panko and spices in a shallow dish, mix well.
3. Place flour in another shallow dish and the egg in another.
4. Dredge in flour, then dip in egg, then coat in the Panko mixture. Press to make sure the entire thing is well coated.
5. Place chicken tenders in foil lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Bake approx 20 minutes.