Description
A crispy, golden chicken dish coated with a delightful mix of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in one bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally coat with the coconut and breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
For an ultra-crispy texture, consider double-dipping the chicken in the egg and coconut mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg