Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders are paired with a cilantro lime dip and is a kid-friendly, family friendly meal that is easy to make and get on the table in 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 egg whites
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
For the Cilantro Lime Dip:
- 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Set out three shallow bowls. Whisk coconut flour with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Beat egg whites with lime juice until frothy.
- Mix shredded coconut with fresh cilantro in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge tenders first in coconut flour mixture, then in egg whites, then in shredded coconut. Be sure to coat both sides and set aside on a large plate. Continue until all tenders are coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and cook tenders, 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Garnish the chicken tenders with fresh cilantro and serve the chicken tenders with the cilantro lime dip.
For the cilantro lime dip
- For the cilantro lime dip whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg