Taste Of Home Coconut Chicken Breast Bites

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.