Best 6 Coconut Chicken Bites Recipes

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Coconut chicken bites, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, presents a culinary adventure unlike any other. The juicy chicken, coated in a crispy and aromatic coconut crust, offers a delightful textural contrast that captivates the senses. Its sweet and savory taste profile, with hints of coconut milk and fragrant spices, transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Whether you are hosting a casual gathering or seeking a unique main course for your dinner party, coconut chicken bites promise to be a crowd-pleaser. Dive into this comprehensive guide to discover the secrets of crafting this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CHICKEN BITES



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These tender nuggets are great for nibbling, thanks to the coconut, cumin, celery salt and garlic powder that season them. I've served the bites several time for parties, and everyone enjoyed them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place coconut in a blender, cover and process coconut until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour; dip in egg mixture, then in coconut. Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at time, for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with celery salt, garlic powder and cumin; toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT CHICKEN BITES



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This recipe translates into finger food and hors d'oeuvres as easily as it is served for a main course.

Provided by Jerri Reed

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 thin slices prosciutto
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 ripe mango - peeled and cut into eight 1-inch wide strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon finely crumbled dried thyme
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed
1 lime, juiced
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place a prosciutto slice on each chicken breast. Trim prosciutto to fit inside the chicken breast with a 1/2-inch border of chicken.
  • Place 2 slices mango in the center of each prosciutto slice.
  • Roll the chicken breast lengthwise to completely enclose the mango and prosciutto. Tuck and pinch the ends to seal rolls tightly.
  • Arrange chicken rolls on a baking sheet and refrigerate until very firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine flour, salt, curry powder, black pepper, and thyme in a bowl. Pour mixture onto a plate.
  • Pour beaten eggs onto a separate plate.
  • Sprinkle coconut onto a third plate.
  • Slice chicken rolls into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Roll chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess flour.
  • Coat chicken in the beaten egg until completely covered; allow excess egg to drip off.
  • Roll chicken in coconut.
  • Arrange the coated chicken rolls on a plate in a single layer. Cover and refrigerate to allow coating to set, 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep, heavy skillet to immerse chicken rolls. Turn heat to medium.
  • Fry half the chicken rolls in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on several layers of paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken rolls.
  • Place chicken rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
  • Splash chicken rolls with lime juice and serve alongside lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 270.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

COCONUT CHICKEN BITES



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Make and share this Coconut Chicken Bites recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JANIC412

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken breast (cut into 2-inch or 3-inch pieces)
1 cup coconut (flaked or shredded)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix flour, coconut, salt, pepper and garlic powder together.
  • Dip chicken bites in the egg, then in the flour mixture. Place the chicken bites onto a greased cookie sheet or baking pan.
  • Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake approximately 25 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • Turn once during cooking.
  • This is good served with an apricot or plum dipping sauce. Jan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1094.1, Fat 81.8, SaturatedFat 50.7, Cholesterol 319.5, Sodium 1046.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 57

APRICOT-GLAZED COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES



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Bisquick® mix provides a simple addition to a bite-sized chicken appetizer that's ready in 50 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Hot mustard, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°. Spread 2 tablespoons of the melted butter 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. Mix Bisquick, coconut, salt and paprika. Dip chicken into milk mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place coated chicken in pan. Drizzle remaining butter over chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together spreadable fruit, honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and the vinegar. Turn chicken; brush with apricot mixture. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and glaze is bubbly. Serve with hot mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetize, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT CHICKEN BITES/W APRICOT GLAZE



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This is one of my favorite recipes- one- it's made using Bisquick and two-it's made with sweetened condensed milk and three- Betty is always such a great inspiration. This recipe is quick and ready in a short time and this recipe makes about 3 dozen appetizers!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CHICKEN PREP:
1/4 c butter or margarine,melted
1/2 c sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 c original bisquick mix
2/3 c coconut, flaked
1/2 tsp each of salt and paprika
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
GLAZE:
1/2 c apricot preserves or jam
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp white vinegar
DIPPING SAUCE: COMBINE AND MIX TOGETHER.
1/2 c hot mustard
2 Tbsp apricot jam
1 Tbsp honey

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 425^. Spread 2 Tablespoons of the butter on a foil lined 15x10-inch baking pan with sides. Set aside. Chicken Prep: Mix the sweetened condensed milk and 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, Mix Bisquick, coconut, salt and paprika. Dip chicken pieces into milk mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place coated chicken in pan .Drizzle remaining butter over chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
  • 2. In a small bowl, stir together apricot preserves, honey, 2 Tablespoons mustard and the vinegar. Turn chicken; brush with apricot mixture. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and glaze is bubbly. Serve with the hot mustard mixed together.

COCONUT CHICKEN BITES WITH PINA COLADA SAUCE



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This is an adaption of another recipe. I recently took it to a Pot luck, the chicken bites disappeared quickly and everyone wanted the recipe. The chicken can be left in larger pieces for a main course, just adjust the baking time to assure that your chicken is fully cooked. This is a pleasant change to the coconut shrimp....

Provided by Chris Adlfinger

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CHICKEN
1 1/2 lb chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 c flour
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1 c coconut
salt and pepper for seasoning
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c melted butter
SAUCE
1 c brown sugar
1/4 lb butter
1/3 c flour
1 1/2 c pineapple juice
1/2 c coconut milk

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in sauce pan.
  • 2. Add brown sugar and stir over med heat until sugar is melted and browns slightly.
  • 3. Add flour, stirring until well blended over med heat. Mixture will thicken.
  • 4. Add juice and coconut milk to sauce mixture. While cooking over low heat mixture will thicken, stir occasionally. While sauce is simmering prepare chicken.
  • 5. Cut raw chicken into bite size pieces.
  • 6. Place chicken pieces into a bowl with the buttermilk.
  • 7. Place flour, panko, coconut and seasonings in plastic bag, mix well. Place chicken in bag, a few pieces at a time and shake to cover well.
  • 8. Place chicken pieces on parchment lined baking pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • 9. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes until cooked through and browned.

Tips:

  • To ensure your chicken bites are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispier coating, double-coat the chicken bites in the breadcrumb mixture. First, coat them in the egg mixture, then roll them in the breadcrumb mixture. Then, repeat the process.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can use another type of cooking oil, such as vegetable oil or olive oil.
  • Serve the coconut chicken bites with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
  • You can also bake the coconut chicken bites instead of frying them. To do this, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the chicken bites for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Coconut chicken bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With their crispy coconut coating and tender chicken, these bites are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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