INGREDIENTS

1. 1egg
2. 1/2cupbuttermilk
3. 1/2cupbeer
4. 5ouncescake flour
5. 1/2teaspoonbaking powder
6. 1/2teaspoonbaking soda
7. 1 1/2teaspoonssalt
8. 2lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch square pieces(larger if desired)
9. 2cups gratedcoconut
10. 1cupall-purpose flour(more if needed for coating the chicken)
11. oil, for deep-frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil to 350 degrees, in a heavy pot, or deep fryer.
2. In a bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk and the beer; mix well.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and the salt; add to the buttermilk/egg mixture, mix well (batter should have the consistancy of a thin pancake batter).
4. Dredge the chicken pieces into the all-purpose flour.
5. Then dip into the buttermilk mixture to coat.
6. Then roll into the coconut.
7. Deep fry until a light golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels.