Description
Crunchy Coconut Chicken is a deliciously crispy dish that combines tropical flavors with a crunchy coconut coating. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe is sure to impress friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken strips by coating them in a mixture of flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Dip the flour-coated chicken strips into the beaten eggs, then roll each strip in shredded coconut until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the coconut-coated chicken strips in batches, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with lime wedges for extra zing.
Notes
- For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Serve with a fresh salad, steamed vegetables, or a fruity dipping sauce like mango or sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken strip
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg