Cayenne Coconut Crusted Chicken Recipe

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Cayenne Coconut Crusted Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Mix cornstarch, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper inches.
  2. Shallow bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
  4. Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  5. Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut. Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
  6. Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep; add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350º F.
  7. Add chicken to the hot oil in batches. Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
  8. To make Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce: Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 869.07 Kcal (3639 kJ)
Calories from fat 325.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.13g 56%
Cholesterol 44.22mg 15%
Sodium 1306.51mg 54%
Potassium 760.14mg 16%
Total Carbs 112.59g 38%
Sugars 49.91g 200%
Dietary Fiber 7.03g 28%
Protein 25.99g 52%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 89.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 274.53 Kcal (1149 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.41g 56%
Cholesterol 13.97mg 15%
Sodium 412.72mg 54%
Potassium 240.12mg 16%
Total Carbs 35.57g 38%
Sugars 15.77g 200%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 28%
Protein 8.21g 52%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 28.2mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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