Baked Coconut Cayenne Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Baked Coconut Cayenne Chicken Nuggets Recipe). Inspired by my boyfriend as he loves coconut and is lactose intolerant. Delicious, easy to make, and a fun twist on a common dish.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Baked Coconut Cayenne Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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

1 egg

1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

2 skinless

boneless chicken thighs

cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Whisk egg and sriracha sauce together in a separate bowl.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Coconut Cayenne Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 286.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.6g 37%

Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 13.5g 21%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 135.9mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 376.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 34.6mcg 9%

Calcium: 56.7mg 6%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 26mg 9%

Potassium: 209.7mg 6%

Sodium: 543.6mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 121.6

*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.