Cayenne Coconut Crusted Chicken

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Recipe is from the spice islands website ... Yummy with the spicy apricot sauce!!

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Steps

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Mix cornstarch , cayenne pepper , salt and black pepper inches.

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Shallow bowl.

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Set aside.

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Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.

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Place coconut in a shallow bowl.

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Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture.

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Shake off excess.

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Dip chicken in egg whites , then press chicken into coconut.

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Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.

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Heat oil in heavy skillet or deep fat fryer to 350 f.

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Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.

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Deep fry until cooked through , about 2 to 3 minutes.

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Transfer chicken to paper towel lined plate to drain.

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Serve hot with spicy apricot dipping sauce.

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To make spicy apricot dipping sauce: combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

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Stir to mix thoroughly.

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Ingredients

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chicken tenders, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, egg whites, sweetened flaked coconut, corn oil, red wine vinegar, apricot preserves, crushed red pepper flakes