Cocunut chicken tenders

By á-22984

Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breast
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• strawberry mango salsa

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425. Set an oven proof wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together cornstarch and garlic in a shallow dish. Place egg in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, paprika, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper in third dish. Working one piece at a time dip chicken in cornstarch mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in coconut mixture, pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to the greased rack. Spray chicken with cooking spray until well coated. Bake until golden brown and cooked through 16 to 20 minutes. Serve with salsa.