Paleo Coconut Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly crispy and flavorful Paleo Coconut Chicken! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are coated in a golden crust of coconut flour and unsweetened shredded coconut, fried to perfection in nutrient-rich coconut oil for a naturally gluten-free, low-carb delight. Infused with the warm spices of paprika, garlic, and onion powder, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a hint of tropical sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy skillet recipe is a perfect fit for paleo or keto lifestyles. Serve it with lime wedges and fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness, and get ready to wow your taste buds with a wholesome, dairy-free protein centerpiece that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 lime (for garnish, optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thinner cutlets for even cooking.
In a shallow bowl, combine coconut flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
In another bowl, whisk the egg until well beaten.
In a third bowl, mix the unsweetened shredded coconut.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dredge each chicken cutlet in the coconut flour mixture, ensuring it is coated evenly on both sides.
Dip the flour-coated chicken into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
Press the chicken into the shredded coconut, ensuring the coconut sticks well to both sides.
Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot coconut oil in the skillet.
Cook each piece for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
Repeat the process for all chicken pieces.
If desired, garnish with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2826 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 142.4 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 645 mg | 14% | |
*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.
