Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips
Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips offer a crunchy panko-coconut coating that contrasts with juicy chicken inside. A creamy sweet-chili sriracha dip brings gentle heat, a touch of sweetness, and tang for balance. Serve these for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or as a game-day snack when you want something crunchy and lightly spicy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Coat the rack with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the chicken tenders with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside.
- 3
Place the flour in a small shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk together the egg and Sriracha. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko, shredded coconut, sesame seeds, paprika, garlic powder, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle the panko mixture with olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Working one at a time, dip the chicken tenders into the flour, shaking off any excess, then coat in the egg mixture. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing as needed to coat all sides and help it adhere. Place on the prepared rack, and repeat with the remaining chicken tenders.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F or 74 degrees C internal temperature) and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Asian sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha.
- 7
Serve the chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
- Calories 594.41 kcal High 30%
- Protein 35.06 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 50.77 g 18%
- Total Fat 28.14 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 9.39 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.99 mg High 46%
- Sodium 432.75 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.47 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.69 g --
- Added Sugars 6.51 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 20.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 107.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 18.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Crispy Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Eggs, Garlic Powder, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 594.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Mayonnaise, Oat Flour. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 594.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips healthy?
- Crispy Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 594.41 calories and 35.06 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 432.75 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.39 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.51 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, 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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