Description
A delicious and crispy chicken dish coated with coconut flakes, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken (breast or thighs)
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Eggs
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- All-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken dry for extra crispiness.
- Create a dipping station: one bowl with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and a third with coconut flakes mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, and then coat thoroughly with the coconut mixture.
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, try using fish or shrimp instead of chicken, or make it vegetarian with eggplant or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, coconut, crispy, main course, Hawaiian, family recipe