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    Published: Apr 12, 2017 · Modified: Dec 11, 2019 by Vicci · This post may contain affiliate links

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Cilantro Sauce

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    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    Baked. COCONUT. Chicken. Tenders. Oh man, oh man...taste buds are definitely freaking out with this one.

    But then again...anything with coconut is enough for my mouth to transform into a food vacuum.

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    About a month ago, I indulged in a good old date night at Studio Movie Grill and it was fab as always. There's just something about watching a good movie while simultaneously stuffing your face with good food that immediately sets you into a state of pure bliss.

    As per usual, I ordered the only thing that should ever be ordered anywhere - Coconut Chicken Tenders. (word of advice, if there a billion menu options and one has the word "coconut" in it..GO FOR THAT ONE!!)

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    Served up with a side of honey mustard, I'm so happy that it was semi dark in the theater because I was in full on "feeding time at the zoo'" mode.

    Buuuut then the bloating kicked in. Oh, darn you fried food. It never ever ever fails.

    Immediately, I came to the realization that I could totally make something similar to curb those coconutty cravings without the post binge guilt.

    Behold: Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders. Life is officially complete.

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    For this particular recipe, I used whole wheat bread crumbs that I found at my local Aldi. However, if you can only find regular panko bread crumbs, that will work mighty fine.

    As for the SUPER delish dipping sauce, I took advantage of the fact that mangoes are officially back in season and used them to create something creamy and refreshing.

    This Mango Cilantro Dipping Sauce isn't mandatory (but you kinda really don't wanna skip out on it)

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    As always, my family was allll over these, and the only regret that I have is that I didn't make more.

    Want to see 10 tenders vanish before you can even blink? Place this in front of any coconut loving crowd.

    Gone in minutes like magic.

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    -Recipe and Nutrition Information Below-

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    Vicci

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Cilantro Sauce

    Crispy Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders made with a deliciously creamy Mango Cilantro Dipping Sauce!

    15 minPrep Time

    20 minCook Time

    35 minTotal Time

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    Ingredients

    • 10 chicken tenderloins
    • ¾ cups panko breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup coconut flakes, sweetened
    • 1 tbs coconut flour
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Mango Cilantro Dipping Sauce:
    • ½ cup greek yogurt
    • 1 cup mango chunks
    • 1 tbs dijon mustard
    • 1 tbs sriracha sauce
    • ¼-1/2 cup water
    • 1 tbs lime juice
    • 1 tbs chopped cilantro

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, coconut flakes, coconut flour, salt and garlic powder. In separate bowl, add the eggs and gently whisk.
    2. Line a baking tray with foil and dip each chicken tender in the eggs, then into the coconut breadcrumb mixture. Line the tenders up on the baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and centers are no longer pink.
    3. While the tenders are baking, add all of the ingredients for the mango cilantro dipping sauce to a blender. Begin with ¼ cup of water and blend. Gradually add more water until desired consistency has been reached.
    4. Serve tenders with sauce and enjoy!
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    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 2 tenders
    Servings Per Container 5

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 243 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 7g 11%
    Saturated Fat 5g 25%
    Trans Fat g
    Cholesterol 144mg 48%
    Sodium 362mg 15%
    Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    Sugars 6g
    Protein 30g 60%

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 2 tbs dipping sauce
    Servings Per Container 5

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 28 Calories from Fat 0
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 0g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Trans Fat g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 79mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    Sugars 5g
    Protein 1g 2%

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with a creamy Mango Cilantro Sauce! www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

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    1. Benny says

      April 12, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS IS LIFE. I'm convinced. Now I'm just thinking of dozens of dipping sauces to dip these fantastic critters in.
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      • Vicci says

        April 15, 2017 at 9:44 am

        YES THEY ARE! ❤️ The sauce possibilities are endless, Benny. You just might have to double the recipe to accommodate for all the sauces ;)
        Reply

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