Coconut Crusted Chicken

8 ingredients
16 steps

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)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix cornstarch, salt, Durkee Cayenne Pepper and Durkee Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
  2. 2
    Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
  3. 3
    Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  4. 4
    Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
  5. 5
    Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
  6. 6
    Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
  7. 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.
  8. 8
    Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
  9. 9
    Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  10. 10
    Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
  11. 11
    Spicy Apricot Sauce.
  12. 12
    1 cup Smucker's(R) (12 oz.) Apricot Preserves.
  13. 13
    2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
  14. 14
    1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce.
  15. 15
    1 teaspoon chili powder.
  16. 16
    1 clove garlic, minced.

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