Best Cayenne Coconut Crusted Chicken Recipes

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COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Coconut Crusted Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jens Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, salt, Durkee Cayenne Pepper and Durkee Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
  • Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
  • Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
  • Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep - add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350º F.
  • Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
  • Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
  • Spicy Apricot Sauce.
  • 1 cup Smucker's® (12 oz.) Apricot Preserves.
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced.

BAKED COCONUT CAYENNE CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Inspired by my boyfriend as he loves coconut and is lactose intolerant. Delicious, easy to make, and a fun twist on a common dish.

Provided by Sarai Gould

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 egg
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place panko bread crumbs, seasoned bread crumbs, coconut, cayenne pepper, and thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coconut resembles size of bread crumbs. Transfer to a flat bowl or dish.
  • Whisk egg and sriracha sauce together in a separate bowl.
  • Dip chicken pieces in crumb mixture. Coat all sides with egg mixture. Roll again in crumb mixture and place on the prepared rack. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 543.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

BAKED CRISPY COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE



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Enjoy restaurant quality chicken tenders with this baked crispy coconut chicken recipe.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional))
½ cup flour
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ cup apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Roughly chop the coconut so it's about the same size as the Panko pieces. Combine it with Panko and spices in a shallow dish. Mix well to distribute all of the spices.
  • Place the flour in another shallow dish, and the eggs in another. Give the eggs a quick beating.
  • Working with one chicken tender at a time, dredge in flour and then dip in egg, and then finally coat in the coconut Panko mixture. Press in with your fingers to make sure the entire thing is well coated.
  • Place chicken tenders on a foil-lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. I give mine a tiny drizzle of olive oil on top to help them crisp nicely.
  • Bake in your 450 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Try not to overcook them because chicken tenders go from perfect to overcooked really fast! If your tenders are on the small side, they could even be done in about 15 minutes so keep an eye on them. If they're big they can take more like 25. The coconut will be nice and golden and the Panko crisp, but light in color still.
  • To make the dipping sauce, combine the preserves, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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