Description
A delicious and crunchy chicken dish coated with coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs, offering a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 beaten egg for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken to an even thickness for quicker cooking.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, coconut flakes, garlic powder, paprika, and herbs.
- In another bowl, place the beaten egg.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg, letting excess drip off, then roll in the coconut breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing, then serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with eggplant or tofu. You can adjust spice levels with cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, coconut, crispy, baked chicken, family recipe