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coconut chicken nuggets

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Griffith
Augusta, GA

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.

(1 rating)
yield 10 (@ 2 per person)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For coconut chicken nuggets

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

How To Make coconut chicken nuggets

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

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