12 Best Coconut Chicken Recipes for a Flavorful Meal
JANUARY 25, 2023
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If you love the taste of coconut, you'll love these flavorful coconut chicken recipes! From coconut-crusted chicken to Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the sweet flavors of coconut.
All of these recipes are easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Whether you're looking for baked coconut chicken or a spicy grilled coconut chicken, you're sure to find a recipe you'll love.
Get ready to enjoy the best coconut chicken recipes!
Castle in the Mountains
📋 Fried Keto Coconut Chicken Strips Recipe
This chicken strip recipe brings the taste of the islands to you. It's crunchy goodness that the whole family will love. See the post for lower calorie cooking options if you are concerned about calories.
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42
40 min
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765
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
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Paleo Gluten-Free Guy
Spiced Coconut Milk Chicken
Spiced Coconut Milk Chicken features juicy chicken in a creamy, warmly spiced sauce. It's a quick, easy and healthful recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Plus it's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 compatible!
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172
86
35 min
TOTAL TIME
758
CALORIES
$1.85
PER SERVING
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Oh So Delicioso
Coconut Chicken Tenders
Tender chicken tenders, covered in sweet coconut, and baked to a crips. Add honey mustard dipping sauce to these Coconut Chicken Tenders, and a squeeze of lime for a bite of the islands in a 30 minute dinner.
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49
30 min
TOTAL TIME
958
CALORIES
$2.54
PER SERVING
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Craving Home Cooked
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken
This Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is super fragrant, flavorful, and packed full of perfectly tender chicken. Don't even get me started on the sauce, full of ginger and fresh garlic with a swift kick of heat. Need I say more?
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
689
CALORIES
$2.58
PER SERVING
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Creme de la Crumb
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders
What's not to love in a chicken tender that's sprinkled in chili powder then covered in sweet coconut flakes and panko before being fried ? So juicy, so tender, so mouthwateringly delicious!
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118.5k
67.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
435
CALORIES
$1.85
PER SERVING
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Diethood
Stovetop Coconut Milk Chicken Breasts
Tender, spiced chicken breasts in a creamy, fragrant coconut milk sauce.
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
402
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry
Savor the flavors of this Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, perfect for those on a paleo or Whole30 diet. Made with tender chicken marinated in a rich blend of spices, this dish offers a delightful combination of creamy coconut milk and fresh spinach to create a wholesome and satisfying meal.
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2 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
539
CALORIES
$1.82
PER SERVING
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
cubed
Directions
11 STEPS
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes, lemon juice, curry powder, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Mix well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
2
Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add the diced onion to the saucepan and cook for 4 minutes or until softened.
5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
6
Add the marinated chicken to the saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until almost cooked through.
7
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow the curry to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through.
9
Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
11
Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
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Dr. Mark Hyman
Coconut and Macadamia Nut Chicken
I am a big fan of macadamia nuts, so I think this might be one of my new favorite recipes. It comes from Naomi Whittel’s new book Glow 15 which is available now. This book has tons of really delicious, Pegan friendly recipes. I hope you enjoy this one. Here’s a message from Naomi about this recipe: ...
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480
55 min
TOTAL TIME
491
CALORIES
$2.20
PER SERVING
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Bon Appétit
Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken Thighs
Welcome to your newest go-to summer marinade, featuring some spicy sambal, brown sugar and coconut milk to balance out the heat, and lots of fresh ginger and lime juice. This one’s just as awesome with shrimp or flank or skirt steak as it is with chicken thighs.
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491
CALORIES
$1.27
PER SERVING
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Sprinkles Sprouts
Sticky Coconut Chicken
Sweet, spicy chicken with the hint of coconut and the simplicity of cooking it all in one pan on the hob. This is a delicious dinner, perfect for all the family. And it looks beautiful so you can happily serve it to guests.
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
501
CALORIES
$1.10
PER SERVING
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ifoodreal
Oven Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders
Easy Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe with chicken breast breaded in coconut flakes and baked until crispy. Your kids will actually eat these!
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1,718
32
40 min
TOTAL TIME
512
CALORIES
$1.27
PER SERVING
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Carlsbad Cravings
Coconut Chicken
This Coconut Chicken recipe is a QUICK one-skillet dinner that’s huge on flavor, low on effort and made with pantry friendly ingredients. Thinly sliced chicken breasts are lightly dredged in seasoned flour, seared until golden, then served in intoxicating, lusciously creamy, wonderfully fragrant, c...
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7,079
70
30 min
TOTAL TIME
668
CALORIES
$1.79
PER SERVING
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