These coconut-panko crusted chicken strips are crispy, crunchy, and oil-free. The chicken strips are double dipped in egg and in the coconut-panko mixture to ensure crispiness. Cooked in an air fryer they are ready in just a few minutes. They are moist and tender on the inside. Serve with or without your choice of dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Place coconut milk, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and ginger in a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3
Whisk eggs in a bowl. Combine shredded coconut, panko, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Step 4
Remove chicken strips from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Dip chicken strips in beaten egg, then in coconut-panko mixture, then again in egg mixture, and again in coconut-panko mixture, double dipping and double coating each strip.
Step 5
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Step 6
Place breaded chicken strips in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary.
Step 7
Cook for 6 minutes, flip strips, and continue cooking until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 6 minutes more.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 418 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat12g | 60% |
Cholesterol158mg | 53% |
Sodium1493mg | 65% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 19% |
Calcium44mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium425mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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