Baked Coconut Cayenne Chicken Nuggets

Name: Baked Coconut Cayenne Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup panko bread crumbs; 0.25 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; 0.25 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce; 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

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Inspired by my boyfriend as he loves coconut and is lactose intolerant. Delicious, easy to make, and a fun twist on a common dish.

Recipe by Sarai Gould

Published on April 25, 2017

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste (Optional)
1 egg
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
Place panko bread crumbs, seasoned bread crumbs, coconut, cayenne pepper, and thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coconut resembles size of bread crumbs. Transfer to a flat bowl or dish.
Whisk egg and sriracha sauce together in a separate bowl.
Dip chicken pieces in crumb mixture. Coat all sides with egg mixture. Roll again in crumb mixture and place on the prepared rack. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286	Calories
14g	Fat
25g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 136mg	45%
Sodium 544mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 210mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.