Coconut Chicken Tenders (Keto, Gluten-Free)

These coconut chicken tenders are amazing! This is like breaded chicken without the carbs! Crispy coconut crust on the outside, tender and juicy chicken inside - mouthwatering!

Recіpe аdаpted from : @ https://www.melaniecooks.com

Author : MelanieCooks.com

Cuisine : American

Yіeld :   4 servings

Prep Tіme :   5 mіns

Cook Tіme :  10 mіns

Totаl Tіme :  15 mіns

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts defrosted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda sprite, 7up, Sierra Mist
• 2 Tbs minced garlic
• 2 Tbs soy sauce
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 2 Tbs honey
• Salt and pepper
• 2 Tbs cornstarch
• 2 Tbs cold water
• Parsley optional
• Red pepper flakes optional
• Cooked rice optional

Instructions

1. In basin of instant pot add in your brown sugar, cider vinegar, lemon-lime soda, garlic, soy sauce, hot sauce, honey, salt and pepper and stir together.
2. Place chicken breasts on top of sauce mixture and seal your instant pot.
3. Press manual setting for 15 minutes.
4. Quick release the pressure.
5. Remove chicken breasts and shred.
6. Turn instant pot on saute mode.
7. Mix together your cornstarch and cold water and pour into your sauce and stir together until thickened.
8. Add your chicken back into pot and stir to coat.
9. Serve over rice sprinkled with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

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