Coconut Crusted Chicken

Name: How to cook Coconut Crusted Chicken - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Christina

Coconut Crusted Chicken

I love all things coconut, so I knew I had to try this recipe the minute I saw it, and I've made it several times since. This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger family. Recipe source: Sallysbakingaddiction.com

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

1 lb.

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into smaller pieces (you can also use tenderloins)

1/2 cup

all purpose flour

large eggs

splash

coconut milk (optional...regular cow's milk works just as well)

3/4 cup

panko bread crumbs

1 cup

shredded coconut

1/4 cup

oil (vegetable or coconut)

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

You'll need 3 separate shallow bowls. In the first, place the flour. In the second, place the eggs and splash of coconut milk. In the third, place the panko and coconut. Have a separate plate set to the side.

* Step 2

Dredge the chunks of chicken first in the flour, then the egg wash, and lastly in the panko and coconut mixture. Place the coated pieces into the separate plate.

* Step 3

Time saving tip: You can get the chicken ready a few hours in advance and keep covered in the fridge until ready to cook.

* Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking pan with foil and set aside.

* Step 5

Heat oil in a skillet. Once heated, place chicken chunks about 4 or 5 at a time in the skillet.

* Step 6

You just want to brown the outside so they'll be nice and crispy...but don't worry about the chicken being cooked through just yet. Allow to cook on one side for 2 or so minutes, then flip and cook on the oposite side for another 2 minutes, until both sides are just golden brown.

* Step 7

Once both sides of the chicken are golden, place them on the prepared pan. Once you have browned all the chicken, place the pan in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked through.

* Step 8

Serve immediately and refrigerate any leftovers. To reheat leftovers, preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook the chicken just 5-10 minutes...just long enough to heat it through. Do not recommend using the microwave, as the chicken will not be crispy.

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