Best 4 Coconut Crusted Chicken Recipes

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Coconut crusted chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This crispy and flavorful dish is made by coating chicken breasts or thighs in a mixture of breadcrumbs, coconut flakes, and spices, then pan-frying or baking them until golden brown. The result is a juicy, tender chicken with a crispy, coconut-flavored crust. Coconut crusted chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes. It can also be used in tacos, sandwiches, or wraps.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN



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

Provided by Jens Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon durkee cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon durkee fine grind black pepper
3 large egg whites
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, salt, Durkee Cayenne Pepper and Durkee Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
  • Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
  • Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
  • Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep - add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350º F.
  • Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
  • Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
  • Spicy Apricot Sauce.
  • 1 cup Smucker's® (12 oz.) Apricot Preserves.
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced.

MARK'S COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN



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From Mark's Daily Apple! You can use shrimp or fish too! When I made this I found out that you don't want to try this was partially frozen chicken - your meat has to be completely thawed. Also the coconut cooks very fast so it helps if your meat is already cut up into bit sized pieces so the coconut doesn't burn while the chicken is still raw on the inside.

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Coconut

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 chicken breasts
egg, for dipping
salt
pepper
coconut flour, for dredging
2 cups dried coconut flakes, unsweetened

Steps:

  • Simply take your chicken pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Dunk them in an egg bath then dredge them in coconut flour, then back in the egg bath, and then coat with dried coconut flakes.
  • After that, it's just a matter of frying them in oil (use coconut) or sautéing them in some butter.

COCONUT MACADAMIA CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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dad...this one's for you! Simple, and virtually no sodium. If you use the organic unsweetened coconut and unsalted butter you'll really only have 26mg of sodium per chicken breast. (the nutrition facts listed is based on sweetened coconut and salted butter). The amount of 1/2 and 1/2 used has 24mg sodium, the amount of sesame seeds used has 1mg sodium, and the amount of flour used has 1mg sodium (per serving).

Provided by Noni Suzanne

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 2 breasts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup organic unsweetened flaked coconut
3 ounces natural unsalted macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in baking dish.
  • Stir together sour cream and half and half; put in a gallon ziploc bag.
  • Put remaining dry ingredients in a small food processor and chop to desired consistency.
  • Place the dry ingredients in a seperate gallon ziploc bag.
  • Rinse and pat dry chicken breast and dip in ziploc bag of sour cream mixture, then place in nut mixture to coat.
  • Place chicken in baking dish and melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over chicken.
  • Bake at 350 for approx 35-40 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • If a darker crust is desired, place under the broiler for just a minute or two.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1240, Fat 103.9, SaturatedFat 54.6, Cholesterol 166, Sodium 141.9, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 41.1

PECAN COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN



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My Hubby gets some strange cravings he asked for nutty coconut something please. So this is what I had on hand to throw together for dinner last night. He loved it so it will be a weekly rotation now if he gets his way! ;) Mango Line Salsa is sooooooooooooo good with this! I will post my canning recipe for it (you don't have to...

Provided by Gina Davis

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb chicken breast cut into strips or chicken tenders
1/2 c pecans
1 1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 c flaked sweetened coconut
2 large eggs
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
cooking oil for pan frying

Steps:

  • 1. grind pecans in food processor until they are like a course meal
  • 2. combine ground pecans, panko and coconut with salt and pepper to taste and mix well to make breading for chicken
  • 3. whisk 2 large eggs together and dredge chicken strips or tenders in egg and roll in pecan/coconut breading line on parchment paper covered baking sheet continue until all chicken is covered in breading.
  • 4. Heat enough oil in a large fry pan to cover half way up chicken when put into pan (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches) fry in small batches, don't over crowd the chicken or it will not get a good crust on it.
  • 5. remove from pan when done and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  • 6. I serve these with a homemade mango lime salsa i make and they are really good with it :)

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice. You can also use chicken thighs, but they may need to be cooked for a bit longer.
  • Make sure the chicken is evenly coated in the coconut mixture. This will help to ensure that the chicken is evenly cooked and crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're cooking multiple pieces of chicken, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken immediately. Coconut crusted chicken is best served hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Coconut crusted chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy coconut coating adds a sweet and savory flavor to the chicken, and the chicken itself is tender and juicy. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

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