COCONUT-CRUSTED LIME CHICKEN

Coconut-crusted lime chicken image

Treat your friends or family to these chicken bites, delicious with mango chutney and rice - and good cold the next day too

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
zest and juice 2 limes , plus extra wedges to serve
2 tsp medium curry powder or garam masala
1 tsp chilli powder (optional)
50g desiccated coconut
1 tbsp vegetable oil
mango chutney and rice, to serve

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken in a large bowl with the lime zest and juice, curry powder, chilli powder, if using, and seasoning. Mix well, then toss in the coconut. Place chicken on a rack sitting in a roasting tin, drizzle with the oil, then bake for 25 mins until cooked through and tender. Serve with mango chutney, lime wedges for squeezing over and rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.49 milligram of sodium