Coconut-lime Chicken Bites With Baked Zucchini Fries

An ultra-healthy twist on a fast food staple, these chicken bites and zucchini fries will satisfy your craving for finger food.

    <h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
    <ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
                                <li>2  large egg whites</li>
                                            <li>1 tbsp  fresh lime juice</li>
                                            <li>6 tbsp  unsweetened coconut, finely shredded</li>
                                            <li>2  4oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless</li>
                                            <li>1  medium zucchini</li>
                                            <li>½ tsp  garlic powder</li>
                                            <li>dash cayenne pepper</li>
                                            <li>to taste freshly ground black pepper</li>
                            </ul>

    <h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>

                            <li>Preheat oven to 375°. </li>
                                    <li>Line baking sheet with parchment paper lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.</li>
                                    <li>In small bowl, lightly whisk egg whites and lime juice. Place coconut in a separate small bowl. </li>
                                    <li>Dredge chicken in the eggwhite mixture, then roll in coconut to coat. Place the coconut-coated chicken on prepared baking sheet.

  • Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper lightly coated with cooking spray.
  •                                     <li>Cut zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch slices. Spread on baking sheet; lightly dust with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. </li>
                                        <li>Bake chicken and zucchini for 25-30 minutes, turning often.</li>
    
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