Recipe: Crispy Coconut Chicken (366 calories for a generous

caroline_g

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



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.

saralhm

thanks for sharing,looks really nice

KimR87

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LoreleiWalks

Looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing.

starkitty78

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

This sounds AMAZING! X

adamlb

This is a *definite* one to try - thank you!

fionat29

It looks scrummy Caroline!!

MarCarCas

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maria9274

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jjelizalde

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mikihainesy

sounds and looks delish

kidakiwi04

I hate to sound lame but what is dessicated coconut? Buy other than that I can't wait to try this

LixxiLees

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

Dried-out shredded coconut, used in baking mostly!

adamlb

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! Definitely trying this recipe tonight anyway!

debilang

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

Can't wait to try this!

YogaLife4me

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Smuterella

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BettyBeth14

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claresusan

The recipe looks amazing, though be aware that you generally can get 2 different types of dessicated coconut. One without added sugar or sweetened or the non-sweetened version. I would opt for the latter

hpsnickers1

make sure the coconut is unsweetened. But this looks really good. Coconut makes a great replacement for flour and taste sooo much better. And its better for you!

gehlerc

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Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Sophiepoo

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Peta22

Bump...

Yum!!

dmstraley

Looks amazing! Going to try it! Thanks

xxx_Pink_Princess_xxx

YUm thanks for sharing xxx

PersnicketyFits

Yum!

deliak2010

BUMP! this sounds sooooo yummy, thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:

kitkat4141

Did you remove the skin from the chicken breasts? Can't tell from the photo.

Thanks.