Oven Baked Coconut Chicken with Honey-Orange Sauce
2020-05-11- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish, Oven
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Ready In: 60m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
505.6 -
Fat
34.7 g -
Saturated Fat
25.6 g -
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.2 g -
Cholesterol
137.5 mg -
Sodium
704.6 mg -
Potassium
485.3 mg -
Carbohydrate
8.3 g -
Fiber
5.8 g -
Sugars
2.2 g -
Protein
41.7 g
Oven baked coconut chicken with honey-orange sauce. Chicken tenders with delicious spicy homemade honey-orange sauce cooked in an oven. You may also like Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Oven Baked Coconut Chicken with Honey-Orange Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds (760 g) boneless and skinless chicken tenders,halved lengthwise
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flower
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut oil,1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For Spicy Honey-Orange Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange preserves
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) clear honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a large baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a food processor,process shredded coconut to break it down into smaller pieces. In a mixing bowl,combine processed coconut and Panko breadcrumbs. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
In another bowl,combine all-purpose flour,salt and black pepper.Mix well. Pour beaten eggs in a third bowl.
Step 4
In a large nonstick skillet,heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Dip chicken tenders in flour mixture,shaking off any excess. Dip in beaten eggs and let any excess drip off. Roll in coconut mixture ,shaking off any excess.
Step 5
Fry seasoned chicken tenders in hot coconut oil for 2 minutes per side or until crust is golden brown. Transfer fried chicken to prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake in preheated oven for 6-10 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Step 7
For the Spicy Honey-Orange Sauce: In a mixing bowl,combine all sauce ingredients,except salt. Whisk well. Add salt as needed.
Step 8
Serve baked chicken tenders with dipping sauce.
