Taste of Home Coconut Chicken Breast Bites |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups flaked coconut |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons milk |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces |
oil, for deep-fat frying |
1 teaspoon celery salt |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
Directions:
1. Place coconut in a blender, cover and process coconut until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour; dip in egg mixture, then in coconut. Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at time, for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with celery salt, garlic powder and cumin; toss to coat. Serve warm. Yield: 3 dozen.
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