Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup white rice flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place chicken breast on a cutting board and position a knife parallel to the cutting board.
Slice chicken breast in half horizontally.
Season chicken breast halves with salt and pepper.
Slice each halve into vertical tenders (about 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 to 4 inches long).
Place rice flour in a wide, shallow bowl.
Lightly beat eggs and soy sauce in another shallow bowl.
Combine panko and shredded coconut in a third bowl.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
With a single hand and working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dredge chicken in rice flour, shaking off excess, then dip into eggs, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl.
Use your dry hand to dredge chicken in the panko-coconut mixture, pressing slightly to adhere the coating.
Continue with remaining chicken.
Fry 3 to 4 tenders at a time, taking care not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Transfer finished chicken to a baking sheet, and repeat with remaining pieces.
Bake the chicken pieces until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, with lime wedges, if desired.
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- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup white rice flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)