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.
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!!)
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.
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)
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.
-Recipe and Nutrition Information Below-
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Crispy Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders made with a deliciously creamy Mango Cilantro Dipping Sauce! 15 minPrep Time 20 minCook Time 35 minTotal Time Ingredients Instructions
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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.
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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.
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