Name: Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Passion Fruit Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 2 pounds chicken tenders; 0.5 cup coconut flour; 0.5 cup almond flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2.5 cups shredded unsweetened coconut; 3 eggs, beaten; avocado oil cooking spray; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 firm ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup thinly sliced fresh pineapple; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons coconut milk; 1 passion fruit, pulp scooped out

Embark on a tropical culinary adventure with these crispy, baked coconut chicken fingers, perfectly complemented by a vibrant passion fruit sauce bursting with the flavors of banana and pineapple. A delightful dish that brings a taste of the islands to your table!

Follow The Directions

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

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Pour the can of coconut milk into a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.

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Combine coconut flour, almond flour, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric on a large plate or in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut and eggs in separate shallow bowls.

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Roll each chicken tender in the flour mixture. Dip in the egg and roll in coconut. Place tenders on the prepared sheet pan; coat with cooking spray.

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Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest chicken tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until outsides are browned and toasted if desired, 1 to 2 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully to avoid scorching.

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Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve. Add bananas and pineapple; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

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2 mins

Combine cornstarch and coconut milk in a small bowl; stir into the skillet with the fruit mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add passion fruit pulp. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over the coconut chicken tenders.