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    Crispy Coconut Chicken Breasts

    January 6, 2022 · Published: April 4, 2016 By: Asian Caucasian Leave a Comment

    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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    A crusted chicken breast on a dark plate with a side of slaw and garnish of lime slices.

    Crispy Coconut Chicken Breasts

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    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!

    • Total Time: 45 min
    • Yield: 4 1x

    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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 30 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stove Top & Oven
    • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

    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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