This Asian-inspired version of Crispy Coconut Chicken Breasts is crunchy and tender with tremendous flavor in the crust. Serve it with a side of Spicy Fennel and Broccoli Slaw and you have a light, delicious, home-made meal!
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Crispy Coconut Chicken Breasts
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top & Oven
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Description
This Asian-inspired version of Crispy Coconut Chicken Breasts is crunchy and tender with tremendous flavor in the crust. You're going to want this recipe on repeat!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, slightly pounded
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Cooking spray to grease
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 sectioned lemon for each plate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium shallow dish, combine panko crumbs, shredded coconut, and all spices. Mix well. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg and egg white.
- Generously salt & pepper each chicken breast on both sides. Dredge each chicken breast into egg, then dip each piece into panko bread crumb mixture, shaking off the excess. Heat an oven-proof skillet with canola oil on medium high. Brown chicken on both sides in pan for about 3 minutes. Remove from stove. Lightly spray the tops of chicken with cooking spray.
- Place pan with chicken in the oven. Bake in the middle rack for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden. When ready, immediately plate and top with chopped cilantro and squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with a side of Spicy Fennel and Broccoli Slaw.
Notes
- If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet you can transfer the chicken to a baking tray sprayed with cooking spray.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 499
- Sugar: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 549.2 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 66.5 g
- Cholesterol: 245.1 mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Asian Coconut Chicken
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