Crunchy Coconut Chicken Bites

These tropical bites are baked, not fried, so they're a healthier option. Yet they mimic the texture and flavor of a deep-fried food.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:06:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories614.8 kcal (31%)

Total Fat30.4 g (43%)

Carbs62.2 g (24%)

Sugars40.7 g (45%)

Protein24 g (48%)

Sodium428.4 mg (21%)

Fiber2.8 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 cupshoney nut chex cereal

1 cupsweetened shredded coconut

2boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into two inch pieces

½ cupmayonnaise

½ cupOrange Marmalade

melted

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line Sheet with aluminum foil and spray with a gluten free, nonstick cooking spray

Step 2

Crush cereal by adding it to a sealable plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Add coconut to the bag.

Step 3

Combine chicken and mayonnaise in a medium bowl and transfer to the bag with the cereal mixture. turn the plastic storage bag over and over until the chicken pieces are coated evenly.

Step 4

Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the coating is a light Golden Brown. Serve with melted orange marmalade as the dipping sauce.