Crispy Peanut-Coconut Chicken

from Parents Magazine

Crispy Peanut-Coconut Chicken
Servings: 6 to 8 Prep 20 mins Bake 400°F 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweetened, flaked coconut, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • Grated fresh ginger, to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips

Make It

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Very finely chop coconut and peanuts (or process in a food processor until nuts are finely chopped); stir in pepper; transfer to a plate. In a bowl, mix egg and ginger.

2. Dip chicken pieces into egg, then press into peanut mixture. Arrange on baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes, until chicken is browned and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 311, Fat, total (g): 17, carb. (g): 8, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 34, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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