Coconut Pecan Chicken

Coconut Pecan Chicken

by Isabella Pierce 2 years ago
4.1 (9)
30 minutes
286.4 kcal
18.7 g carbs
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Description

Here's a crunchy treat with lots of flavor; high protein, antioxidants in nuts and low saturated fat -- an alternative to deep-fried chicken.

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups plain fat-free yogurt
  • ⅔ cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • ⅔ cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut in 1-inch wide strips
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. 2. Put yogurt in a small bowl, and set aside. In a shallow pie plate, combine coconut, panko and pecans.
  3. 3. Dip chicken strips in yogurt to cover, then roll in panko mixture. Place strips on an oil-sprayed baking sheet. Spray top of chicken. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350, and bake 15 more minutes. Check that coating browns but does not burn. If desired, broil 2 minutes for an even crunchier top.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 286.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 18.7 g
protein: 31.2 g
saturated fat: 3.3 g
cholesterol: 67.1 mg
sodium: 189.7 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 6.7 g