Keto Coconut Chicken
Elevate your low-carb meal game with this irresistible Keto Coconut Chicken recipe! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful blend of coconut flour, shredded coconut, and aromatic spices like paprika and garlic powder, delivering a delightfully crispy texture when pan-fried and oven-baked. A luscious coconut cream sauce, infused with zesty lime juice and garnished with fresh cilantro, takes this dish to the next level, offering a rich yet refreshing tropical flair. Quick to prepare and keto-friendly, this gluten-free recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Packed with healthy fats and vibrant flavors, it’s a satisfying option for anyone following a ketogenic lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the chicken breasts into strips for easier handling and even cooking.
In a shallow bowl, mix the coconut flour, shredded coconut, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, beat the eggs.
Dip each chicken strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated, and then dredge them in the coconut flour mixture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken strips to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and place in the preheated oven to finish cooking for 15 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, make the sauce by combining heavy cream, coconut milk, and lime juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the sauce over the chicken.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve the Keto Coconut Chicken immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.5 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.7 g | 683% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1184 mg | 395% | |
| Sodium | 3199 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 242.1 g | 484% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
