coconut chicken nuggets

Augusta, GA
Updated on May 20, 2011

This is another good appetizer that we have enjoyed over the years. When my husband was in the military, we entertained a lot and this is one of the things that the young airmen loved to come to our house and eat. I hope you will enjoy it as well.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 10 (@ 2 per person)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup sifted all purpose flour
  • teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup margarine, melted
  • PINA COLADA DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup pina colada mix
  • 3 ounces sour cream
  • 3 ounces crushed pineapple, drained

How To Make coconut chicken nuggets

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 400 degrees
  • Step 2
    Mix coconut, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cut chicken into one inch nuggets.
  • Step 3
    Dip nugget into beaten egg, then coat with the coconut mixture.
  • Step 4
    Place into a shallow baking pan and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes, turning once.
  • Step 5
    Mix the ingredients for the Pina Colada Dipping Sauce and serve with the chicken nuggets.

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