Crunchy Coconut Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Family Favorite
Deliciously crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this Crunchy Coconut Chicken is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip each chicken strip in the beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut mixture.
- Place the coated chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with a sweet chili dipping sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg