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Coconut chicken and tropical salsa

Servings:
Serves 4; Nutrition per serving: Calories 479, total fat 24g, sodium 876mg, sugars 8g Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cup cornflakes, coarsely crushed
  • 1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 cup scallion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil

Preparation

Baking Directions:

1.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2.

Crack egg into a shallow dish and beat lightly.

Combine cornflakes and coconut in another shallow dish.

Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, then dip in the egg and dredge in the cornflake mixture.

3.

Arrange coated chicken on the prepared pan in a single layer.

Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.

4.

Meanwhile, toss together pineapple, corn, pepper, scallion, lime juice, oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

5.

Serve chicken with the salsa.

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