COCONUT CHICKEN BITES

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These tender nuggets are great for nibbling, thanks to the coconut, cumin, celery salt and garlic powder that season them. I've served the bites several time for parties, and everyone enjoyed them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Place coconut in a blender, cover and process coconut until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour; dip in egg mixture, then in coconut. Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at time, for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with celery salt, garlic powder and cumin; toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.