Recipe: Crispy Coconut Chicken (366 calories for a generous

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caroline_g
caroline_g Posts: 201 Member
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I thought I'd share this recipe as I altered the usual recipe to make it lower carb without breadcrumbs using coconut instead as I was going to make it for someone on a low carb diet but didn't in the end. Tried it tonight anyway and it was really tasty!

Serves 4

600g of chicken breast (4 breasts)
80g dessicated coconut
Black pepper (to taste, I put quite a bit in)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten

Cut the chicken up into strips and coat in the egg. I just plonk it into the bowl with the egg and then stir it up.

Mix the coconut, pepper and garlic powder and then coat the chicken in the mix. Again, I transfer the chicken, minus any spare/loose egg into the mixture and stir it up which coats it fairly well.

You then have two options, depending how healthy you want it to be!

Either... shallow fry in hot oil.
Or... place on a baking tray, spray with fry light or something similar and cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and browned, turning once half way through.

It crisps off just like breadcrumbs but it's healthier and, I think, tastier!

(Per serving)
Calories: 366
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 18g (but healthy fats from the coconut)
Protein: 50g

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As you can see, I served it with sweet potato chips and pepper. I had some mayo but actually didn't end up using it as everything had such a nice flavour.
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  • saralhm
    saralhm Posts: 26
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    thanks for sharing,looks really nice :)
  • KimR87
    KimR87 Posts: 295 Member
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  • LoreleiWalks
    LoreleiWalks Posts: 143 Member
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    Looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing. :)
  • starkitty78
    starkitty78 Posts: 48
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    I bookmarked this and will definitely be trying it! I was never a fan of coconut, but I've tried it one chicken and shrimp and I love it!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    This sounds AMAZING! X
  • adamlb
    adamlb Posts: 106 Member
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    This is a *definite* one to try - thank you!
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
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    It looks scrummy Caroline!!
  • MarCarCas
    MarCarCas Posts: 96 Member
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    Bump!
  • maria9274
    maria9274 Posts: 19 Member
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  • jjelizalde
    jjelizalde Posts: 377 Member
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  • mikihainesy
    mikihainesy Posts: 98
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    sounds and looks delish
  • kidakiwi04
    kidakiwi04 Posts: 238
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    I hate to sound lame but what is dessicated coconut? Buy other than that I can't wait to try this
  • LixxiLees
    LixxiLees Posts: 41 Member
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    Coconut that's already chopped up into tiny little bits. Can usually find it in a cooking isle for cakes and things. I use it on my truffles.
  • adamlb
    adamlb Posts: 106 Member
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    Dried-out shredded coconut, used in baking mostly!
  • adamlb
    adamlb Posts: 106 Member
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    Coconut that's already chopped up into tiny little bits. Can usually find it in a cooking isle for cakes and things. I use it on my truffles.
    Oops, you beat me to it! :smile: Definitely trying this recipe tonight anyway!
  • debilang
    debilang Posts: 874 Member
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    Thanks...this is a recipe I will try also!!! Looks DELICIOUS! I've heard of the health benefits of coconut oil...soo again THX!:flowerforyou:
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
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    Can't wait to try this!
  • YogaLife4me
    YogaLife4me Posts: 31 Member
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    Bump! :smile:
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    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
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