Best Coconut Fried Chicken Recipes

OVEN FRIED COCONUT CHICKEN WITH MANGO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the chicken tenders: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a sheet pan and spray with cooking spray.
• Create a 3-step breading process in 3 separate shallow bowls. Put the coconut flour in the first bowl, eggs and coconut milk in the second bowl, whisked to combine, and panko, coconut, salt and pepper in the last bowl, stirred to combine.
• Pat the chicken dry and add it to the coconut flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the egg mixture, making sure to coat the chicken entirely. Lastly, lay the chicken in the panko mixture, turning it over and pressing into the breading to coat evenly. Place on the wire rack. Spray the chicken with additional cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. (See Cook's Note.)
• For the dipping sauce: Whisk together the chutney, yogurt and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
• To serve this as a salad, combine the iceberg, carrots, tomatoes and red cabbage together in a bowl. Whisk the apple cider vinegar into the mango dipping sauce to make a dressing. Lightly dress the salad with the mango dressing. Top with the coconut chicken and serve.

CRISPY FRIED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Combine milk and vinegar in a bowl. Add tenderloins. Place in the refrigerator to soak for 1 to 2 hours.
• While chicken soaks, prepare egg coating by whisking together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Prepare dry coating by pulsing coconut in the bowl of a food processor until it resembles large bread crumbs. Add almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and chili powder. Pulse to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove chicken from milk mixture; discard mixture.
• Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then in the coconut coating, pressing generous amounts into the meat.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently drop coated chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden and no longer pink in the centers, working in batches, about 6 minutes per side. Place fried pieces in the oven to keep warm between batches.

COCONUT-CURRY FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH MANGO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In large bowl, gently stir together chicken, coconut milk, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• In 10- or 12-inch skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 to 3 inches vegetable oil over medium heat or to 350°F.
• While oil is heating, in food processor, place all Sauce ingredients. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until pureed. Spoon sauce into serving bowl; set aside.
• In another large bowl, place Bisquick mix. Remove chicken for milk mixture; place in bowl with Bisquick mix. Toss to coat. Add chicken pieces, one at a time, to hot oil. Fry 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Do not over-crowd skillet; if needed, fry in batches.
• Serve chicken nuggets with mango dipping sauce.

COCONUT FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the coconut milk, lime juice, onion and chile. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight to let the coconut milk mixture tenderize the chicken.
• About an hour before frying, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit out at room temperature to take the chill off.
• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add enough oil to come about halfway up the sides and heat to 365 degrees F.
• In large bowl, combine the flour, coconut, salt, garlic powder, thyme, five-spice powder, cayenne, allspice and nutmeg and stir until well combined.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and lightly shake off the excess. Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, then set it on a baking sheet.
• Add a few pieces of chicken to the pot, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry, in batches if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside on a wire-racked lined baking sheet.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter with the cilantro and lime wedges.

DEEP-FRIED BUTTERMILK-COCONUT CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 350 degrees, in a heavy pot, or deep fryer.
• In a bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk and the beer; mix well.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and the salt; add to the buttermilk/egg mixture, mix well (batter should have the consistency of a thin pancake batter).
• Dredge the chicken pieces into the all-purpose flour.
• Then dip into the buttermilk mixture to coat.
• Then roll into the coconut.
• Deep fry until a light golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

COCONUT FLOUR FAUX FRIED CHICKEN/OVEN METHOD

Steps:

• 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 DEGREES F. In a large shallow baking pan, like Jelly Roll or half sheet cake pan,, add a baking rack and spray liberally with non stick cooking spray, and set aside till needed.
• 2. Combine all of the spices and cheese in a gallon size recloseable bag, and shake to combine thourgly. When well mixed place a nice amount on a plate or pan, then wash chicken, but do not pat dry. Dredge in spice mixture to cover completely.
• 3. Place each piece on prepared baking rack, and repeat till all of the pieces have been fully coated. Spray pieces lightly with non stick cooking spray. Add more coating mix to plate if needed. When you are done, if you did not contaminate the remaining mixture with the wet chicken, you can take whats left and store in freezer for the next time. I like to keep extra seasoning already prepared in freezer.
• 4. Place pan with rack in preheated 425 degree F. oven and bake for 25 minutes. Then REDUCE TEMPERATURE to 350 degrees F, and continue to cook for 50 to 55 minutes or until juices run clear. Pieces should be fully cooked and a nice golden brown color.
• 5. Please Note, by adding fiber to your diet you can help to keep your blood sugar levels better controlled. Even if you are not diabetic, fiber is good for the body, it keeps you regulated, if you allow enough in your diet on a regular basis. Just trying to incorporate more fiber in my everyday routine.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet.
• 2. Stir together cornstarch and jerk seasoning in a shallow dish. Whisk egg whites just until foamy in another shallow dish. Stir together coconut and breadcrumbs in a third dish.
• 3. Dredge the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in cornstarch mixture; dip in egg whites, and dredge in coconut/breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• 4. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large, nonstick ovenproof skillet over medum heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is done. sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with fried rice.
• 5. To make the fried rice - melt 3 tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 3/4 cup onion and 1 tsp. Asian chili-garlic sauce, and saute 6-8 minutes or until onions are lightly caramelized. Add 3 cups cooked, cooled basmati rice, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro, and 2 tsp. lime zest; stir-fry 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves. Add salt to taste.

OVEN FRIED COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first three ingredients in a large plastic bag, add chicken, and seal well. Marinate in your fridge for about 11/2 hours turning the bag occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine breadcrumbs, flaked coconut, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from the bag and discard the leftover marinade. Dredge chicken in the panko mixture.
• Spray nonstick baking sheet with a cooking spray, place chicken on the sheet and spray it lightly with the cooking spray.
• Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Turn chicken pieces over and bake for 30 more minutes or until done.
• Enjoy.

OVEN FRIED COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350° Mix coconut and bread crumbs in a shallow dish Beat eggs until foamy put in a separate shallow dish
• 2. Pour melted butter into a large baking pan Dip chicken in egg, one piece at a time, then roll in coconut mixture Bake 25 min. then turn chicken over bake 25 min. longer until light brown
• 3. Top with fresh cilantro (lime juice is great on them)

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE FRIED QUINOA RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a shallow bowl combine arrowroot powder and jerk seasoning. Place egg in another shallow dish. In a third dish, combine coconut and bread crumbs. Pound chicken thin and dredge in arrowroot mixture. Dip in egg and then dredge in coconut quinoa mixture. Heat oil to medium in a large ovenproof skillet. Cook chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden. Transfer to oven and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until done. Meanwhile, make quinoa by heating coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pineapple, onion, and chili-garlic sauce. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add prepared quinoa, red pepper, 1/4 cup cilantro, lime zest, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Make a well in the middle of the quinoa and add eggs. Cook until scrambled and then stir into quinoa. To serve, slice the chicken and serve on top of the quinoa.