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Coconut Crusted Chicken
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Brief Description
Frying softens the sweetness of the coconut, making this a family favorite
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Main Ingredient
Chicken
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Category: Poultry
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 20 min(s)
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Cook Time: 0 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Source:
http://www.colieskitchen.com/2012/05/coconut-crusted-chicken.html
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Posted By: colieskitchen
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Posted On: Jul 18, 2014
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cups - cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoons - salt
- 1 teaspoons - cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons - black pepper ground fine
- 3 - large egg whites
- 2 cups - shredded sweetened coconut possibly more
- 1 1/2 pounds - chicken tenders
- - vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cups - Apricot Preserves
- 2 tablespoons - Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoons - Hot Pepper Sauce more, if desired
- 1 teaspoons - Chili Powder
- 1 cloves - Garlic minced
Directions:
1) Mix cornstarch, salt, Cayenne Pepper and Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
2) Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
3) Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
4) Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
5) Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
6) Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
7) Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep - add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350º F.
8) Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
9) Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
10) Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
For Spicy Apricot Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together.
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