COCONUT-CRUSTED TURKEY STRIPS

Coconut-Crusted Turkey Strips image

My granddaughter shared these baked turkey strips with me. With a plum dipping sauce, they're just the thing for a light supper. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Cooking spray
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/2 cup plum sauce
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites and oil. In another shallow bowl, mix coconut, bread crumbs, sesame seeds and salt. Dip turkey in egg mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; spritz turkey with cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve turkey with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges