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Kwanzaa Chicken Chews Recipe 🍗

Overview:

Prepare to indulge in the delightful flavors of Africa with these Kwanzaa Chicken Chews. Combining tender chicken strips with a crunchy coconut coating, these chews are a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Best served alongside a tangy apricot dipping sauce, they make for an irresistible snack or light lunch option.

Recipe Information:

• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 24 chews
• Category: Lunch/Snacks
• Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, African, Healthy, Winter, Oven

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 142
• Fat: 4.4g
• Saturated Fat: 2.7g
• Cholesterol: 40.9mg
• Sodium: 106.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 18.4g
• Fiber: 0.3g
• Sugar: 8.7g
• Protein: 7.9g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweetened coconut
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a shallow nonstick baking pan by greasing it lightly.

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2. Prepare Coating:
   In a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, combine the sweetened coconut, flour, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and shake well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.

3. Prepare Chicken Strips:
   Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch strips, ensuring they are of similar thickness for even cooking. Dip each chicken strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.

4. Coat Chicken:
   Transfer the egg-coated chicken strips into the plastic bag containing the coconut mixture. Seal the bag and shake gently until each chicken strip is thoroughly coated with the coconut mixture.

5. Arrange in Baking Pan:
   Place the coated chicken strips in the prepared baking pan, ensuring they are spaced apart for even cooking. Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken strips, ensuring each piece gets a light coating.

6. Bake:
   Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coconut coating is golden brown and crispy. Turn the chicken strips once halfway through the cooking time for even browning.

7. Serve:
   Once cooked, remove the Kwanzaa Chicken Chews from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve hot alongside apricot preserves as a delicious dipping sauce.

Enjoy your Flavorful Kwanzaa Chicken Chews! 🎉