Crunchy Coconut Chicken
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a crispy coconut and breadcrumb crust, perfect for a gluten-free meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces
- Shredded coconut
- Bread crumbs
- Eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat the eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix shredded coconut and bread crumbs in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat with the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy. Serve warm as an appetizer or main course.
Notes
Be sure to keep an eye on the chicken in the latter part of the bake time to avoid over-browning. Use dedicated gluten-free utensils and surfaces to prevent cross-contact.
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
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/crunchy-coconut-chicken/