Coconut Crusted Chicken
By gordanas
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon durkee cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon durkee fine grind black pepper
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 10mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Mix cornstarch, salt, Durkee Cayenne Pepper and Durkee Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
Step 3
Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
Step 4
Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
Step 5
Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
Step 6
Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
Step 7
Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep - add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350° F.
Step 8
Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
Step 9
Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 10
Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
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