Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip
These baked chicken fingers have a fragrant coconut coating with warm ginger, turmeric, and a touch of cayenne, creating a flavorful contrast to tender chicken. The accompanying sauce blends buttery banana, fresh pineapple, and passion fruit into a sweet-tart finish. Serve this tropical-inspired dish for a family dinner or a fun casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Pour the coconut milk into a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders and toss to coat.
- 3
Combine the coconut flour, almond flour, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric on a large plate or in a shallow dish. Place the shredded coconut and eggs in separate shallow bowls.
- 4
Roll each chicken tender in the flour mixture. Dip it in the egg, then roll it in the coconut. Place the tenders on the prepared sheet pan and coat with cooking spray.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest chicken tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil until the outsides are browned and toasted, if desired, for 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid scorching.
- 6
Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and salt; stir to dissolve. Add the bananas and pineapple; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 7
Combine the cornstarch and coconut milk in a small bowl; stir into the skillet with the fruit mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the passion fruit pulp. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve the sauce over the coconut chicken tenders.
- Calories 536.26 kcal High 27%
- Protein 31.1 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 35.41 g 13%
- Total Fat 31.54 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 21.96 g High 110%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.95 mg High 48%
- Sodium 271.89 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 9.73 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 15.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 151.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 457.3 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 23.12 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 10.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Oven Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Flour, Avocado Oil, Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, and Banana. Each serving provides about 536.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flour, Avocado Oil, Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Banana, Butter. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 536.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip healthy?
- Oven-Crisped Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 536.26 calories and 31.1 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.89 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.96 g (110% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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