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Coconut Almond Chicken Tenders with Sweet Spicy Sauce
20 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
How to Make Coconut Almond Chicken Tenders with Sweet Spicy Sauce
Sweet coconut and almond pair perfectly with a spicy sauce to take these chicken tenders to the next level.
20 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
2 chicken tenders + 2 Tbsp sauce
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and cover a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs to break them up.
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In another medium bowl, whisk together the panko, shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and garlic powder.
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Dip each chicken strip first in egg and then in coconut mixture, making sure to coat it well with the crumbs.
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Place on the baking sheet and bake until the tenders have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
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For the dipping sauce, whisk together apricot jam, garlic chili sauce and kosher salt. Thin with 1-2 tablespoons of water and strain, if desired.
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Serve with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
2 chicken tenders + 2 Tbsp sauce
- Amount per serving Calories 240
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
10g
13%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 35mg 12%
- Sodium 380mg 17%
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Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 9g
- Added Sugars 1g 2%
- Protein 19g
- Potassium 252mg 5%
Ingredients
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 8-1 inch strips)
2 whole
bread crumbs (whole wheat)
1/2 cup
unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tbsp
almonds (chopped)
1/2 cup
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
eggs
2 large
apricot jam (no added sugar)
1/3 cup
garlic chili sauce (to taste)
2 tbsp
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp
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