SPICY COCONUT CHICKEN STRIPS

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My family has always enjoyed Thai food, but we really love chicken curry. Since we have a two-year-old son, I wanted to make something that he would eat. Since his favorite food is chicken strips, I started making the strips with some curry flavor. Now my family prefers these even more than my chicken curry. -Daniel Fox, Queen Creek, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons chili powder
12 chicken tenderloins
Oil for deep-fat frying
PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons 2% milk
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, coconut milk, curry paste and cornstarch until smooth. In another shallow bowl, combine the coconut, flour and chili powder. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with coconut mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. , Fry chicken, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until heated through, stirring once. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 42g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.