Coconut Chicken Tenders with Potato Puree
A few weeks ago, I got a nice package in the mail from Tropical Traditions. They are doing a giveaway this month on The Foodie Blogroll, and as the creator of that community, I often receive some nice perks for putting these giveaways on for the community. One of the delicious coconut items in the package was a bag of coconut flour (to see all the items, and for a chance to win them, click here). I was really excited to see coconut flour included in the package, as I have been working with a variety of Gluten Free and Grain Free flours lately.
I had some chicken tenderloins in the fridge, and thought it would be fun to make Coconut Chicken Tenders. I always have a bag of dessicated coconut in the pantry, and so with an egg I was ready to go.
I served it with a potato puree that I made in my Vitamix. I had intended to make mashed potatoes, but those blades are certainly powerful! So mashed becomes pureed! The puree turned out delicious and udderly (pun intended) creamy – a perfect accompaniment to the chicken.
I used a special butter in the puree. Delitia Parmigiano Reggiano Butter is made from the cream left over from Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production. It is a delicious, delicate and flavorful butter β with a Parmigiano Reggiano quality to it. If you happen upon some, it is worth trying. It is certainly not local to me, but the quality of Italian dairy products is known the world over.
Coconut Chicken Tenders
INGREDIENTS:
6 chicken tenderloins
1 egg, scrambled
1/8 cup coconut flour
ΒΌ cup dessicated coconut
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse and pat dry the chicken tenderloins. Dip them in the egg, and then the mixture of the flour and coconut. Place them on a cookie sheet and cook for 25 minutes β turning halfway through. Serve with potato puree.
Potato Puree
INGREDIENTS:
4 Idaho potatoes, boiled until soft
1- inch slice of Delitia Parmigiano Reggiano Butter
dash of heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
METHOD:
Place all the ingredients in the Vitamix, and blend until smooth.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is - January 25, 2010 at 5:13 pm
This looks absolutely divine!!
Estela @ Weekly Bite - January 25, 2010 at 5:41 pm
This looks amazing! I need to get my hands on some of that butter!
farida - January 25, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I’ll admit I have never cooked with coconut flour. Your recipe sound so good. I guess it’s time to introduce a new ingredient into my cooking. Than you, Jenn!
Bob - January 25, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Those look wicked good, coconut and chicken is an awesome combo. I’m intrigued by the parm butter, I wonder if I can find it around here.
Rosa - January 25, 2010 at 6:19 pm
A lovely dish! Coconut flour, that is interesting!
Cheers,
Rosa
Jenn - January 25, 2010 at 6:25 pm
That’s a pretty neat product. Cheese and butter — two things that go really well with each other. Well they both come from milk right? ;-D
Awesome tenders, too.
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul - January 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Coconut chicken tenders and Parmigiano Reggiano butter? You can’t get better than that! Looks superb!
bellini valli - January 25, 2010 at 7:21 pm
It never ceases to amaze me all the new things I learn each and every day by blogging. Parmigiano Regiano butter now there’s something to keep an eye out for.
Joan Nova - January 25, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Coconut flour and parmigiano butter — how foodie of you! Both sound like wonderful ingredients to experiment with.
Michelle - January 25, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Mmmm, anything with coconut is good for me!
pam - January 25, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I didn’t even know they made such a thing as coconut flour, and I am definitely going to keep my eyes open for that butter.
Juliana - January 25, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Coconut flour? Never heard of it…the chicken must taste delicious with all the coconut flavors! Yummie π
Teresa - January 25, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Jenn, what a delicious sounding meal. I’d never heard of this butter before. I’ll try and look for it. I bet it made the potato puree quite yummy. Bob and I love chicken tenders, I’ll try making your recipe soon. π
HoneyB - January 25, 2010 at 9:28 pm
I actually have coconut chicken tenders on my meal plan for this week! I really would love to find the butter and try it! You’ve given me something to keep my eyes open for!
Rhonda - January 25, 2010 at 9:50 pm
My daughter is celiac so we do gluten free. I have recently tried experimenting with coconut flour – crepes and muffins, recipes I found online. I am impressed with the simplicity of the flour. Normally with gf flours you need to mix several to acheive a coherent mix. The crepes and muffins with just the coconut flour turned out great… but you do need to like coconut flavor. We definately will be trying out more coconut flour recipes including the one you posted here. Thanks Rhonda
nina - January 25, 2010 at 11:15 pm
You can be sure of one thing, I’ll be on the look-out for coconut flour. I love coconut and I just have to make this chicken!!!!
Maria - January 26, 2010 at 12:13 am
Wow! I would love to try that butter … it sounds so interesting. The coconut is great with the chicken.
DebinHawaii - January 26, 2010 at 3:51 am
Mmm…looks like the perfect dinner. i have a bag of coconut flour and always have coconut on hand. I am going to have to try these. Love the potatoes too–that butter sounds amazing.
Alta - January 26, 2010 at 9:08 am
I bet these were really tasty. I LOVE coconut flour. It’s just subtly coconut-y, but the texture of it is great. Works wonders in baked goods.
Happy Cook - January 26, 2010 at 9:12 am
Wow those chicken pieces must have taste so yumm and that mash. Creamy delicous.
kat - January 26, 2010 at 10:27 am
Everything sounds good but that butter sounds amazing!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie - January 26, 2010 at 11:22 am
My daughter would absolutely love these coconut crusted chicken, I must make these for her right away!
Mary - January 26, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I’m fascinated by the butter. The chicken looks wonderful and I’m so glad you used dessicated coconut. I’ve pt these on my hit (must do) list. Have a great day.
Jeff - January 26, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Woo hoo my favorite butter of all times! I love that stuff and use it on everything. I can only find it one place in this town and it requires a 30 minute drive but so worth it.
Also, I have seen coconut flour at the local co-op (I can find that but I cannot find semolina anywhere). Going to have to give it a shot.
mari @ Secrets of a Kitchen Wizard - January 26, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I want that Parm Reggiano butta! Do you know who sells it?
If there’s any leftover of that potato puree, you can mix it with broth and make it into a nice soup (even better if you add sauteed leeks or onions.) Yum!
ValleyWriter - January 26, 2010 at 3:12 pm
This looks yummy – but now I’m also craving coconut shrimp! I bet the recipe would work just as well with shrimp. Yum!
Arlene (MOM) - January 26, 2010 at 3:50 pm
That looks so good. I love crunchy coconut shrimp and this reminds me of that. Where did you find the butter?
peter - January 26, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Wow, both are dynamo ingredients but I really would like to try the coconut flour. Go tropical right in my family room!
Pam - January 26, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Oh how I wish I was eating this for dinner – I love anything with coconut. Nicely done!
Natashya - January 27, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Yum, simple and delicious. I am loving that coconut flour and the Parm butter!
Erica - January 27, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Coconut flour sounds interesting and delicious! The butter sound incredible.
Ben - January 27, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Isn’t it amazing when you get great products in the mail to try? Coconut chicken tenders, that sounds just so exotic and delicious! hehe
Darius - January 27, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Love the switch up to the puree! LOL looks good.
Jennifer (Savor) - January 27, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Okay, I must find this butter – it is like something that would show up in my dreams. Also, coconut tenders are another great option for adults and especially kids.
Sophie - January 28, 2010 at 3:10 am
OOOh,…waw,…what a clever & neat idea to use coconut flour & to dip them in grated coconut!
That must be tasty!
Joanne - January 28, 2010 at 8:24 am
Genius! what a great way to liven up chicken tenders. I wish my mom had been more adventurous with them when I was little.
Sinful Southern Sweets - January 31, 2010 at 8:07 am
These look great! I believe I could satisfy even the pickiest little monkey in my household with these. Thanks!