Crunchy Buttermilk-Coconut Chicken Fingers Recipe

Name: Crunchy Buttermilk-Coconut Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 cups fat-free buttermilk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes; 3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups fat-free buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Cooking spray

1
Cut chicken into 20 (1/4-inch-thick) strips. Combine chicken and buttermilk in a shallow dish; cover and chill 1 hour. Drain chicken, discarding liquid. Combine chicken and flour in a medium bowl, tossing to coat.
2
Preheat oven to 475u00b0. Place baking sheet in oven.
3
Combine egg and egg white in a small bowl. Combine crushed cornflakes and next 5 ingredients (through ground red pepper) in a shallow dish.
4
Working with 1 chicken strip at a time, dip into egg mixture; dredge in cornflake mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken, egg mixture, and cornflake mixture. Arrange chicken in a single layer on preheated baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 475u00b0 for 6 minutes or until done. Serve immediately.

964

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 cups fat-free buttermilk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces), 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Buttermilk-Coconut Chicken Fingers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Buttermilk-Coconut Chicken Fingers

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