A fun and tasty way to prepare chicken tenders that you and your kids will enjoy. The delicious mixture of Panko bread crumbs and coconut give the chicken a sweet and crunchy flavor. The added Fiber One Cereal gives the chicken extra fiber making these tenders not only yummy but nutritious. Pair with a delicious side dish like our spicy sweet potato fries and you have a healthy and easy meal perfect for the whole family.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders
Ingredients
- 6 (about 12 oz) chicken tenderloins
- 7 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup Fiber One cereal
- 1/3 cup egg substitute or 3 egg whites
- dash salt
- dash pepper
- dash garlic powder
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a food processor, crush Fiber One cereal to a bread crumb consistency.
- Combine coconut flakes, panko, Fiber Once bread crumbs, and salt in a bowl.
- Put egg whites or egg beaters in a separate small bowl.
- Next, dip chicken into the egg and then into the coconut mixture.
- Place chicken strips evenly on a cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and coconut is golden brown, turn chicken once half way through cooking time.
- Serve with your favorite side dish and enjoy!
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Skinny Mom Fact: Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a “functional food” because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content.
I will try this! Bet its good on shrimp also!
Looks delicious! How many servings is it and do you know the nutritional information?
The servings and nutritional information are at the top of the recipe.
This is great! My boyfriend and I both enjoyed this Chicken! It was super easy too!
I do not see the nutritional information. I only see calories and fat. I would like to know the grams of carbs. and also the fiber content. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I am excited to try it.
Hi Cindy! Thanks for your comment. We are working on adding nutrition info to all our recipes.
I do not see the calorie information….am I missing it?
Is this made with sweetened coconut or fresh coco nut flakes?
What kind of sauce is in the picture?