Description
A delightful Coconut Chicken recipe that combines crispy coconut and tender chicken, bringing tropical flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in one bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl.
- Combine shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s coated thoroughly.
- Coat the flour-dusted chicken in the beaten eggs.
- Finally, coat each chicken breast with the coconut and breadcrumb mixture until evenly covered.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray for a crisp finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes for dips or sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg