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February 5, 2021 · 3 Comments

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

Chicken Recipes· Dairy Free Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Keto Recipes· Kid Friendly Meals

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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders made chicken tenderloins, flaky coconut flakes and coconut flour are delicious, easy and gluten free.
A piece of food, with Chicken and Coconut

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders made chicken tenderloins, flaky coconut flakes and coconut flour are delicious, easy and gluten free.

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders on a slate boardMy oldest daughter and I have wheat sensitivities; which means that we're not technically allergic to gluten, but rather we don't feel well after consuming products with gluten in them.

It doesn't happen all of the time thankfully. However, we find that when we eat gluten products several times during the course of one week, we start to show symptoms like bloating, acne and for me, nasal congestion.

I know that if I eat pizza one day, I'm fine. But if I eat toast for breakfast, pasta for lunch; then pizza for dinner, I'm a mess. So I like to make some of our  favorite recipes gluten free every now and then like these Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders. 

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

What are  chicken tenders?

Chicken tenders are the little strips of meat that are attached to the underside of a chicken breast. They're  about 1 ½ inches wide, 5 inches long and approximately 2-ounces per piece. 

Most grocery stores and meat markets sell these as chicken tenderloins in the meat department. My kids used to love them because they were the perfect size. 

I also like to use chicken tenderloins when making recipes like Chicken Francaise or Chicken in a Lemon Butter Sauce. Especially when making large quantities or serving on a buffet because they're uniform in size. 

Coconut Chicken Tenders on a gray plate

How do you make Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders?

For this recipe you'll need chicken tenderloins, flaky coconut, coconut flour, egg, parsley, Kosher salt, black pepper and cooking spray. 

Start  by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F; then spray a baking pan with cooking spray.

Add the coconut flakes, coconut flour, parsley, salt and pepper to a small bowl; mix well. In another small bowl, whisk the egg. 

Dip the chicken tender first into the egg; then into the coconut mixture and coat evenly. Place the chicken onto the pan and repeat for all pieces. Spray the  tops with cooking spray; then bake for 20-25 minutes  until the chicken is crispy on the outside and cooked through. 

Can you use Shrimp?

Yes! Prepare the shrimp the same way as the chicken; then bake for 8-12 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. 

A piece of food, with Coconut chicken tenders

What are some other cooking methods?

We opted to bake these chicken tenders for a healthier option, but  you can also fry them in oil on top of  the stove or cook them in an air fryer on 400 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes. 

What are some serving suggestions?

We only made six of these Baked Coconut Chicken Tenderloins because my girls wanted them as an afternoon snack; however, I wish we made more. They were crispy and super tasty!

Try serving them with Chili Lime Sautéed Zucchini or dip them into this Cucumber Yogurt Lime Dip.~Enjoy!

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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders made chicken tenderloins, flaky coconut flakes and coconut flour are delicious, easy and gluten free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken tenderloins
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; then spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg. In a separate bowl, add the coconut flakes, coconut flour, parsley, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Dip the chicken first into the egg; then into the coconut mixture and coat evenly. Place the chicken onto the pan and repeat for all pieces.
  • Spray the  tops with cooking spray; then bake for 20-25 minutes  until the chicken is crispy on the outside and cooked through.

Notes

Directions for Shrimp: 
Prepare the shrimp the same way as the chicken; then bake for 8-12 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. 
Other Cooking Methods:
  1. Stovetop: Heat ½-inch  of oil in a skillet over medium high heat; then  cook 2-3 minutes per side until brown and cooked through.
  2. Air Fryer: Heat the fryer 400 degrees F; then cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Cassandra D says

    February 11, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    The Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders recipe looks amazing. I really like the coconut mixture.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 13, 2021 at 8:21 am

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Amanda F. says

    February 05, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    These look yummy!

    Reply

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