Coconut Chicken

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cocktail peanuts
• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Finely chop peanuts.

2. 2

   Combine peanuts with coconut in a medium size bowl.

3. 3

   Place flour in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Lightly beat eggs in another small bowl.

5. 5

   Dip chicken pieces in flour to coat lightly, shaking off excess, then in eggs and then in peanut-coconut mixture.

6. 6

   Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of ½ inch. Heat oil over medium heat until it registers 350 F on deep-fat thermometer.

7. 7

   With a slotted spoon, carefully slip chicken into hot oil, 6 pieces at a time.

8. 8

   Fry 4 to 6 minutes or until cooked through, turning once; adjust heat as needed to prevent peanut coating from overbrowning.

9. 9

   Transfer chicken to paper toweling to drain.

10. 10

    Keep hot in a warm oven.

11. 11

    Repeat with remaining chicken.