We’re cleaning things up today for our Sunday Supper, my friends. As you know, I try and eat whole, unprocessed foods whenever I can [ahem, some days are much easier than others]. I feel like my eyes were truly opened after completing my first Whole 30 Challenge earlier this year [and to reset my diet, I have challenged myself to eat unprocessed for the entire month of October. You can read more about this here].
Do I eat this way every single day? No, and I don’t want to. I can, however, make a more conscious effort in what I buy at the grocery, and how I prepare it.
When today’s theme was presented to me, I had a gazillion recipes go through my mind. I thought about re-sharing my very popular Sweet Potato Hash with sugar-free bacon, fresh sage, and apples. Then I thought since it is tailgate season, maybe I’d post my Salt and Vinegar Wing recipe…but maybe if you have never sat down and thought about what unprocessed means to you, these two recipes, while easy to make, may sound difficult.
So I thought I’d share something most all adults and kids love – coconut breaded chicken tenders!
I love a crispy, fried chicken tender. Add some shredded coconut, and I will happily dunk em’ in a vat of sweet honey mustard sauce until I am in a gluttonous coma.
Then I feel like crap after, which I mean, who wants to feel like crud after all that work, and wait? So to clean this up, we’re going to use almond flour [which is just ground almonds…one ingredient, you guys!], and unsweetened coconut shreds. Plus organic chicken tenders. That is it. Oh, and one cage-free egg for a wash. Now…that is it. These coconut chicken tenders will rock your socks off, I swear it!
To sweeten up our dip, we’re going to use a natural sweetener, raw honey. Raw honey is a great way to add the sweet to a dish, while totally avoiding processed sugar.
Don’t even tell your friends, or family that this is a ‘clean’ dish. Let them enjoy it for themselves, because I just know that they will.
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My best recommendation for anyone interested in going whole with their diet, is just take it a meal at a time. Read up on it, and check out all of the unprocessed recipes below. A huge thanks to DB for hosting, today!
Alluring Appetizers and Stunning Sides
- Brioche Dinner Rolls by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Stuffed Peppadew Peppers by An Appealing Plan
- Homemade Fennel-Maple Mustard by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Sweet Potato Noodles & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Whole Grain, No-Knead Sourdough Bread by Peaceful Cooking
- Sweet Potato Fries by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Indian Spiced Dal and Sag Aloo by Happy Baking Days
- Homemade Energy Bars by The Foodie Army Wife
- Honey Thyme Chicken by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Sweet Potato and Carrot Hash by Fit Foodie Runs
- Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Spicy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes by Magnolia Days
- Autumn Panzanella by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa by What Smells So Good?
- Curried Apple Chips by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Stuffed Acorn Squash by Rhubarb and Honey
- Homemade Hash Brown by Basic N Delicious
- Raw Salted Chocolate Chip Oat Healthy Bars by Wallflour Girl
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Basic Roasted Cauliflower by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Baked Beet Chips by The Dinner-Mom
- Crispy Tex-Mex Quinoa Patties by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Enticing Entreés
- Authentic Chicken Tinga by Shockingly Delicious
- Jacket Potato Party by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Mom’s Homemade Vegetarian Meatballs by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Chicken and Sweet Potato by MealDiva
- Chinese Five Spice Chicken Stir Fry by Nosh My Way
- Easy Slow Cooker Chili by Amee’s Savory Dish
- Coconut Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip by Casa de Crews
- Grilled Burgers with Garlicky Arugula by Cooking Chat
- Baked Zucchini with Spicy Tomatoes by Food Lust People Love
- Fall Squash Soup by Ruffles & Truffles
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
- White Bean Pesto Stew by eating in instead
- Seared Pork Stack by annaDishes
- Gnocchi with Peas and Pesto by Curious Cuisiniere
- Pumpkin & Sausage Pasta by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
Decadent Desserts
- Raw Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Vegan Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes by NinjaBaking.com
- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies by Pies and Plots
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These look so so so good!!! I’ve got that same coconut and almond flour, so this will most definitely be on the menu next week. My son will actually eat these too so woo for only cooking one dinner 😉
This sounds SO good! My kids would love this! Going to make this for them soon. Thanks for sharing xx
That recipe looks so good!! Definitely pinning for future use! I hope I can sneak those by Mark! 🙂
Love that you’ve given chicken tenders great flavor AND a great name–all that processed stuff that goes into “chicken fingers” in the stores can be scary! Great share and I love the coconut twist!
I love coconut shrimp, now I get to try a cool recipe for chicken!
I’ll have to try this because whenever I want chicken tenders, I use the healthy method of deep frying them. hahahahaha
I have only made chicken tenders once before but my husband is a huge fan of coconut so I’ll have to try this recipe as well!! Thanks for sharing!
Let me know if he likes them! It’s such an e.a.s.y. recipe, Biana.
I actually have coconut chicken tenders on my menu this week! LOL I LOVE making them this way – I always see coconut shrimp recipes…but I loathe shrimp, 😉
I have never made coconut shrimp at home; thinking that is next on my list!
What a fantastic sounding chicken tender. I adore coconut and I love how you added almond meal to this recipe too. My taste buds thank you! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
My mom would love these since shes a coconut fiend!
You had me with coconut! What a great recipe. Thanks for sharing with #SundaySupper.
These sound so yummy, definitely am going to make these…..some of my family doesn’t like coconut tho, so I may just make a few for myself and see how it goes…..I love coconut tho….and I did subscribe to your blog 🙂
You could always omit the coconut for your family, and they’d then be just chicken tenders, which are still so yummy! Thanks for subscribing!
These sound so good, I love coconut and I have all the ingredients needed. Much better than the processed crap!
That’s what I thought, “processed crap”…I don’t actually ever want to know what is one, lol
My family would love these! And even hubby as long as I didn’t mention they were coated in coconut…one bite and he’d be sold!
Yes! I like the way you think, Liz. Thanks so much!
I think you nailed it with the “one meal at a time” suggestion, makes it so much easier for people to make changes and not guilt trip.
Great chicken tenders – almond flour is so versatile and adds a great flavor/texture to things.
That’s how I don’t overwhelm myself so that’s my motto, Christy 🙂
yes!!!! home made nuggets are so easy to make. since i discovered that, i make them a lot. kayla loves nuggets but i refuse to give her the packaged ones so she never ate them until now 🙂
I loved the fast food kind as a kid (ummm with sweet and sour sauce please!), but really these homemade ones are way better. I love that you make homemade ones for Kayla
I so have to make these! My boys will love them, and so much better than the ubiquitous “nugget”!
I hope your boys enjoy them! I bet they wouldn’t even know the difference, or at least I hope they wouldn’t 🙂
I’m definitely adding this one to my meal plan to keep me on track with the challenge. I love the use of coconut instead of breadcrumbs as the substitute. Good luck on the challenge, let’s keep each other going!
Thanks, friend! You’ll have to let me know what you think when you make this. And YES, let’s keep each other motivated; love this idea!
Looks wonderful! Love that you used the organic coconut and reminds me I need to get some.
The only place I can ever find organic, and unsweetened is at Whole Foods for some reason. But it’s worth the trip because a little goes a long way 🙂