Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Whisk egg whites in a bowl just until foamy.
  • Stir together cornstarch and Caribbean jerk seasoning in a shallow dish.
  • Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, and paprika in another shallow dish.
  • Dredge chicken breast tenders, 1 at a time, in cornstarch mixture; dip in egg whites, and dredge in coconut mixture, pressing gently with fingers. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray; arrange chicken on wire rack.
  • Bake at 425° for 18 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once after 12 minutes. Serve with Honey-Mustard Sauce.
  • Note: Nutritional analysis does not include salt to taste.