Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa Recipe

Name: Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. cornstarch; 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 2 large eggs; 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut; 1 c. panko bread crumbs; 1 tsp. paprika; Lime wedges; 3/4 c. finely chopped strawberries; 3/4 c. finely chopped mango; 1/2 c. finely chopped shallot; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp. hot pepper jelly; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 large eggs
1 c. sweetened flaked coconut
1 c. panko bread crumbs
1 tsp. paprika
Lime wedges
3/4 c. finely chopped strawberries
3/4 c. finely chopped mango
1/2 c. finely chopped shallot
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. hot pepper jelly
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
salt
Pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Set an oven-proof wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
2
Cut chicken into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick strips.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Stir together cornstarch and garlic in a shallow dish.
5
Place egg in a second shallow dish.
6
Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a third shallow dish.
7
Working one piece at a time, dip chicken in cornstarch mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in coconut mixture, pressing gently to help adhere.
8
Transfer to the greased rack.
9
Spray chicken with cooking spray until well coated.
10
Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes.
11
For the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl.
12
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
13
Serve the chicken with the salsa and lime wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa

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