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Coconut Chicken Tenders with Creamy Caribbean Salsa

Name: Coconut Chicken Tenders with Creamy Caribbean Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1 medium jicama, peeled and chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium mango, peeled and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and quartered; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; CHICKEN NUGGETS:; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups buttermilk; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 large egg whites; 1/4 cup water; 3 cups panko bread crumbs; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons paprika; Cooking spray

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. + marinating Bake: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022

This coconut chicken tenders recipe is such a fun change of pace. The salsa's tropical flavor makes the dish fresh and bright. —Jane Estrin, Jacksonville, Florida

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Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 medium jicama, peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and quartered
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
CHICKEN NUGGETS:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups buttermilk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 large egg whites
1/4 cup water
3 cups panko bread crumbs
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons paprika
Cooking spray

Directions

Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed, 5-6 times. Transfer to a bowl; fold in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a shallow dish, combine chicken and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg whites and water. In a third shallow dish, stir together panko, coconut, sesame seeds and paprika. Drain chicken. Dip chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture to coat; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
Place chicken on lightly greased baking sheets; spritz with cooking spray. Bake until chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking and spritzing with additional cooking spray. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 402 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein.

Coconut Chicken Tenders with Creamy Caribbean Salsa

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