Best 5 Toasted Coconut Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a tantalizing dish that combines the flavors of sweet coconut, savory chicken, and crisp greens? Look no further than Toasted Coconut Chicken Salad! This delectable salad offers a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch or dinner. With a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, it's sure to be a hit among your friends and family. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind creating the ultimate Toasted Coconut Chicken Salad.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Coconut chicken is everyone's favorite appetizer, and it gets an updated twist in this satisfying salad. The easy-prep pineapple dressing gives it a tropical flavor boost.

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 green onions, sliced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg
1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut*
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix reserved pineapple juice, the olive oil, vinegar, garlic-pepper blend, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and the salt with whisk; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, toss lettuce, bell pepper and pineapple chunks; set aside.
  • Coat both sides of chicken with cornstarch; shake off excess. In shallow bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and the egg with whisk until blended. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and coconut.
  • In large skillet, heat 1 inch vegetable oil over medium heat or to 350°F. Dip chicken in coconut milk mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Cook chicken in oil 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir dressing; drizzle over lettuce mixture and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken diagonally into slices; arrange on salads. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD



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

Provided by Savvy Hostess

Categories     Coconut

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (Not from a can! Whirl 4 slices of somewhat stale white or French bread in food processor)
2 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded out to 1/4 inch thick between
plastic wrap
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup flour, seasoned with
1/2 teaspoon salt, and
1/4 teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
10 ounces mixed greens
0.5 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 ripe avocado, sliced (cut in half lengthwise around pit, twist to separate halves, remove pit with tip of spoon and scoop)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
2/3 cup spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • For Chicken:.
  • In a shallow baking dish or pie plate combine coconut and bread crumbs. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and coconut extract.
  • Dip chicken strips into beaten eggs, then dip in seasoned flour.
  • Dip again in eggs. Press into coconut-bread crumb mixture, using palm of hand. Coat well!
  • Heat 1/2 inch of oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Add coconut-battered chicken to oil and fry on both sides until golden brown. (2-3 minutes).
  • Remove from pan and let stand for 3 minutes. Cut in slices.
  • For Salad:.
  • Arrange mixed greens, artichokes, tomato, hard-boiled egg slices, avocado slices, shredded cheese and black olives on large platter.
  • Place coconut chicken over greens. Serve with honey mustard dressing.
  • For Dressing:.
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients with a whisk. Can make ahead and store in fridge. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2091.4, Fat 102.9, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 537.4, Sodium 3522.9, Carbohydrate 215.6, Fiber 27.9, Sugar 100, Protein 88.3

TOASTED COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Chicken salad with chopped apple, celery, and grapes in a creamy Dijon mustard dressing is topped with toasted coconut and almonds.

Provided by Silk

Categories     Silk®

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
¼ cup slivered almonds
6 ounces plain non-dairy yogurt or Greek yogurt
⅓ cup Silk® Unsweetened Coconutmilk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 medium apple, cored and chopped
4 stalks celery, sliced
¾ cup green or red seedless grapes, halved
¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly toast coconut and almonds for about 5 minutes. Check often--coconut may brown first. Set aside.
  • Whisk together yogurt, Silk, garlic powder, lemon juice, cider vinegar and mustard in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except toasted coconut and almonds), tossing to combine.
  • Top with toasted coconut and almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 122.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

TOASTED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. The chicken is tossed with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layered on crusty bread with sliced radishes and butter lettuce. You can vary the flavor by adding herbs or some finely diced roasted red peppers. -David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or avocado oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons caper juice
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
20 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
10 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 cup thinly sliced radishes

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery, green onions, mayonnaise, capers and juice, relish, salt and pepper., Brush 1 side of each bread slice with butter. In a large skillet, toast bread, buttered side down, in batches, over medium heat until golden brown. To assemble sandwiches, place 10 slices bread toasted side down. Layer with lettuce, radishes and chicken salad; top with remaining toast slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

COCONUT CHICKEN NOODLE SALADS



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Layer up noodles, beans, tomatoes, spinach and chicken in jars to serve at a family picnic. These mini salads come with a tasty coconut and peanut dressing

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small or 1 large chicken breast
3 slices ginger
1 stalk lemongrass
400ml coconut milk
150g egg noodles
1-2 tbsp peanut butter
handful green beans , trimmed and cut into lengths
12 cherry tomatoes , halved
2 handfuls baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, ginger, lemongrass and coconut milk in a pan and bring to a simmer. Add a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Cool, then chill until cold.
  • Cook the noodles following pack instructions. Lift the chicken out of the coconut liquid and shred it, then stir the peanut butter into enough of the liquid to make a thick dressing.
  • Divide the noodles between four jars or boxes and spoon over the coconut dressing, or take it with you in a separate jar. Add the beans and tomatoes followed by the chicken and spinach. Seal the lid and chill the jars until you need to pack them. Serve in the jar or, for smaller children tip into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Toast the coconut before adding it to the salad for a more intense flavor.
  • Be sure to chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of greens or with crackers or bread.
  • For a lighter version of the salad, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
  • Add chopped nuts or seeds to the salad for a crunchy texture.
  • For a sweeter salad, add some dried fruit or honey.
  • For a spicier salad, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Toasted Coconut Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet, savory, and creamy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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