coconut lime chicken bites

Name: Coconut Lime Chicken Bites
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 clove(s) fresh lime juice (approximately 3 limes); - zest of 3 limes (reserve a pinch for garnish); 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 cup(s) + 1 tablespoon, caned oconut milk, divided; 2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 2 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breasts, washed and trimmed; 4 cup(s) corn flakes cereal; 2 cup(s) sweetened flaked coconut; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) panko bread crumbs; - olive oil spray

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Raven Higheagle

Prescott, AZ

Updated on May 29, 2014

Bite sized chicken breasts are marinated in coconut milk and limes, then they are double coated to make these the crispiest most flavorful Coconut Lime Chicken Bites 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.

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prep time

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield Serves 8

Ingredients

1/2 clove fresh lime juice (approximately 3 limes)
- zest of 3 limes (reserve a pinch for garnish)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup + 1 tablespoon, caned oconut milk, 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 panko bread crumbs
- olive oil spray

How To Make coconut lime chicken bites

Step 1

Combine lime juice and zest, garlic, coconut milk, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a measuring cup.

Step 2

Beat with a fork to combine. Set aside.
Step 3

Lay chicken breasts on a cutting board, using a fork, prick the chicken several times to help tenderize the meat.
Step 4

Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
Step 5

Place chicken in a 1 gallon resealable zip top bag. Place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
Step 6

Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with olive oil spray. Set aside.
Step 7

Prepare coatings: In a 1 gallon zip top bag add corn flakes. Seal and press on bag to crush cereal.
Step 8

Once crushed up to small pieces add coconut and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine. Set aside.
Step 9

In a medium dish beat 2 eggs and a tablespoon coconut milk until well combined. Set aside.
Step 10

In a 1 gallon zip top bag add bread crumbs. Set aside.
Step 11

Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain marinade.
Step 12

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).
Step 13

A few pieces at a time toss chicken into bread crumbs, toss to lightly coat.
Step 14

Transfer chicken pieces into egg wash.
Step 15

Toss chicken to coat and place into coconut mixture.
Step 16

Toss to coat well and press coconut mixture onto chicken if necessary.
Step 17

Place chicken onto prepared baking sheet.
Step 18

Once the baking sheet is full, spray lightly with olive oil spray and set aside while you prepare the second sheet.
Step 19

Prepare the second sheet the same as the first.
Step 20

Place baking sheets into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Step 21

Flip chicken bites after 10 minutes.
Step 22

Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through.
Step 23

Garnish with reserved lime zest, serve and enjoy!
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