Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk; 4 (4-ounce) chicken thighs, skinned; 4 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks, skinned; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
4 (4-ounce) chicken thighs, skinned
4 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks, skinned
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray

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Combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 1 1/2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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Combine panko, flaked coconut, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Dredge chicken, 1 piece at a time, in panko mixture. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn chicken over; bake an additional 30 minutes or until done.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk, 4 (4-ounce) chicken thighs, skinned, and more.

Yes, Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken

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