Coconut Lime Chicken Nuggets
Coconut Lime Chicken Nuggets with bite sized chicken breasts marinated in coconut milk and limes, then they are double coated to make these the crispiest most flavorful chicken nuggets you have ever tasted.
This recipe is super easy and these chicken bites are sooo addictive you are going to want to make 2! You put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up! Well… maybe eat it all up.
I really love the tropical hint that coconut milk adds to a recipe and I have been wanting to make Coconut Lime Chicken Nuggets for a while now and there is no time like the present.
How to Make Coconut Lime Chicken Nuggets
It all starts with a coconut milk and lime marinade. The two create a virtual tropical bath for the chicken bites.
The marinade is so fragrant you may be tempted to drink it. But, save it for the chicken, you will thank me later.
The bathed chicken bites then take a quick dip into some breadcrumbs, then a bath in an egg wash and finish off their tropical spa treatment in a sea of crushed corn flakes and coconut flakes.
These fabulous tender chicken bites bake up with a super crispy coconut coating and a moist and flavorful chicken center.
The warm coconut and the bright lime come together to create a chicken nugget unlike anything you can buy at the store.
These bites are the perfect toddler food, appetizer or dinner.
Munchkin called them “coconut candy nuggets”. They are that good.
Helpful Tips:
- Line baking sheets with foil before spraying with non-stick spray to speed up cleaning.
What you will need:
- Medium Bowl-
- Baking Sheet–
Enjoy!
With love from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Coconut Lime Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, approximately 3 limes
- zest of 3 limes, reserve a pinch for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Silk Original Coconut milk + 1 tablespoon, divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, washed and trimmed
- 4 cups corn flakes cereal
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- olive oil spray, aerosol or non-aerosol
Instructions
- Combine lime juice and zest, garlic, coconut milk, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a measuring cup. Beat with a fork to combine. Set aside.
- Lay chicken breasts on a cutting board, using a fork, prick the chicken several times to help tenderize the meat. Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Place chicken in a 1 gallon resealable zip top bag. Place in the refrigerator to marinate (30 minutes, up to over night).
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with olive oil spray. Set aside.
- Prepare coatings. In a 1 gallon zip top bag add corn flakes. Seal and press on bag to crush cereal. Once crushed up to small pieces add coconut and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium dish beat 2 eggs and a tablespoon coconut milk until well combined. Set aside.
- In a 1 gallon zip top bag add bread crumbs. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain marinade.
- Line up your prep station on a clean counter: marinated chicken, bread crumb bag, egg wash, coconut mixture and baking sheet. (Or reverse it if you prefer your baking sheet on the far left side).
- A few pieces at a time toss chicken into bread crumbs, toss to lightly coat. Transfer chicken pieces into egg wash. Toss chicken to coat and place into coconut mixture. Toss to coat well and press coconut mixture onto chicken if necessary. Place chicken onto prepared baking sheet. Once the baking sheet is full, spray lightly with olive oil spray and set aside while you prepare the second sheet.
- Prepare the second sheet the same as the first. Place baking sheets into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Flip chicken bites after 10 minutes. Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with reserved lime zest, serve and enjoy!
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wow wow wow, can't wait to try these 😀 Thanks for the recipe!!
Enjoy and let us know how it goes!
I look in every Health Food in my area in Puerto Rico & I can't find the Silk Original Coconut Milk? Any idea to help me from you or Silk. Thanks. I always enjoy your recipes!!!! (IveA)
Silk is available in our regular markets here in the US. We find it in the dairy section near the almond milk and other milk products. If you can not find original, the unsweetened would be perfect. You can use the locator on their site to find your area http://silk.com/where-to-buy
This looks amazing! I love anything coconut and it's always a plus if chicken is involved.
Can I assume that canned coconut milk would work just as well?
That's what I used. It worked fine.
Can we just talk about how this recipe is screaming my name!!! Just gorgeous!!
made this for a party. Wonderful and lots of compliments but too much work for me to attempt again.
I just can't help to think omit the chicken add big butterflied shrimp, omit the corn flakes and just add coconut flakes!!! Now that sounds tropical!!
nice
I'm making this IMMEDIATELY!!
Combine lime juice and zest, garlic, coconut milk, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a measuring cup. Beat with a fork to combine. Set aside. –
(I'm going to assume that this is the marinade)
How would this be to make one evening for a lunch the next day? I have to take a dish once a month to a potluck but could have to do it ahead. Usually I make something in a crock pot or that is served cold.
thanks
Wow!!! I cannot wait to fix these and will pick up fresh limes and whatever I need tomorrow and fix! We are on a lime everything kick so this recipe is a Real Find! Thanks so Much!
Wow!!! I cannot wait to fix these and will pick up fresh limes and whatever I need tomorrow and fix! We are on a lime everything kick so this recipe is a Real Find! Thanks so Much!
I love how crispy these came out, and how wonderful the flavor was. They truly were delicious. Very good quality recipe!