Coconut Chicken Tenders

By Chez_Alexander

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup panko
• 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 12 (1/2" thick) strips
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 3 TBS mayonnaise
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp Sriracha
• 2 tsp soy sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Place a foil-lined baking sheet in oven as it preheats.

2. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Combine panko and coconut in a shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge half of chicken in flour; dip in egg whites. Dredge in panko mixture; pressing to adhere. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet; coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 450F for 6 minutes on each side or until done.

3. Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve chicken with dipping sauce and steamed rice.

Makes 4 servings.