CAYENNE COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN

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

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
1/2 cup argo cornstarch
1 teaspoon spice islands cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon spice islands fine grind black pepper
3 large egg whites
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
enough for deep frying mazola corn oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon spice islands crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper inches.
  • 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 350ยบ F.
  • Add chicken to the hot oil in batches. Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
  • To make Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce: Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 830.5, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 55.1, Protein 40.9

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