C oconut Chicken Tenders
Recipe by Jana Drake Tornga
Ingredients ½ cup cornstarch or arrowroot ¼ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 3-4 cups coconut flakes, sweetened or unsweetened 3-4 Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
Directions 1. Place cornstarch or arrowroot, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, mix and set aside. 2. In a 2nd bowl, add eggs and slightly beat them. 3. In a 3rd bowl add coconut flakes. 4. Dip chicken into the cornstarch or arrowroot, then dip into egg mixture to coat well, then coat with coconut. Place on plate, repeat until all chicken pieces are coated. 5. Place a one layer of chicken in the MicroPro Grill, be careful to not put them in the well area, place the cover in CASSEROLE position. 6. Microwave on high power 6 minutes, drain any liquid, replace cover in GRILL position and microwave on high power an additional 4-6 minutes. 7. Repeat until all chicken has been cooked. 8. Serve with your favorite sauce or use as a topping for a green salad. 121