DANA'S CRISPY COCONUT CHICKEN

Dana's Crispy Coconut Chicken image

Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

Time 29m

Yield 14 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 egg whites
3 cups whole grain cereal (Corn Flakes or brown rice cereal recommended)
1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400-degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside. Place egg whites in a bowl and beat until frothy. Place cereal and coconut in a resealable plastic bag; season with salt and pepper and crush well. Dredge chicken strips in egg white and place a couple at a time into the bag to coat with coconut mixture. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calorie, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 8 grams