Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, sliced lengthwise into strips
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten. Egg whites are used for a crispier chicken finger but whole eggs will also work fine in this recipe too.
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour
- 1/4 cup Arrowroot Powder
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- Coconut Oil for frying
Instructions
- You will want to fry your chicken fingers in 2-3 inches of coconut oil. The amount of oil you use will depend on the size of the skillet you use.
- Melt coconut oil in skillet over medium heat, approximately 375 degrees.
- Mix coconut flour, arrowroot powder, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- Pour shredded coconut into a small bowl and set aside.
- Next your going to dip the chicken strips into the flour mixture. Make sure they’re well coated with the coconut flour and arrowroot flour mix.
- Then dip the chicken strips into the egg whites.
- Now your going to coat the chicken with shredded coconut. Dip the chicken strips into the coconut and place them on a clean plate.
- Once all the chicken is coated you’re ready to fry them up!
- Test your first chicken strip in heated coconut oil. The chicken should turn golden brown and be completely done in 4-6 minutes.
- If the chicken fries up too quickly, adjust heat and test another piece.
- Turn chicken fingers half way through cooking.
- Serve hot with a side homemade dipping sauce. Enjoy!