12 Best Coconut Chicken Recipes for a Flavorful Meal

Name: Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 14-ounce can coconut milk; 4 cups chopped packed fresh spinach; Optional garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes

JANUARY 25, 2023

COCONUT CHICKEN

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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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📋 Fried Keto Coconut Chicken Strips Recipe

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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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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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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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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Diethood

Stovetop Coconut Milk Chicken Breasts

Tender, spiced chicken breasts in a creamy, fragrant coconut milk sauce.

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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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Ingredients

14 INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

cubed

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp ground coriander

14 oz crushed tomatoes

Directions

11 STEPS

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.

Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the diced onion to the saucepan and cook for 4 minutes or until softened.

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the marinated chicken to the saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until almost cooked through.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

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.

Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.

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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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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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.

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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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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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