Friday, June 10, 2011


  • Coconut Chicken

  • 1 cup flour, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 T. cornflakes, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts or 6-8 boneless skinless chicken tenders, thawed 
  • 1/4 cup  butter, melted

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.*** see note
  • Place 1/2 cup flour in a bowl and set aside. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg; set aside.
  • In another bowl combine the remaining 1/2 cup flour with the coconut, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Working with one chicken breast at a time, dip the chicken in the plain flour and get it all coated with a layer of flour.   Then dip in the beaten egg and then coat with the coconut mixture.  Place on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Once all chicken breasts are coated and on the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with the melted butter.  Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway.
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 c. Orange Marmalade 
2 T. Honey Dijon mustard
Mix together and chill. 

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