Coconut Chicken Tenders With Maui Wowee Dipping Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Another winner from Southern Living. Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 cup flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup lime-flavored seltzer water |
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut |
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb |
vegetable oil (for frying) |
salt (optional) |
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained |
1/2 cup red pepper jelly |
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard |
Directions:
1. Cut each chicken breast into 4 to 6 (1-inch) strips.
2. Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Combine coconut and breadcrumbs in a large shallow dish. Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture, and dredge in coconut mixture.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a deep skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 350°.
4. Fry chicken, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired. Serve with Wowee Maui Dipping Sauce.
5. Maui Wowee Dipping Sauce: Mix all ingredients together. Serve with Coconut Chicken Tenders.
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