Coconut Pecan Chicken Recipe
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Coconut Pecan Chicken

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

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plain fat-free yogurt
  • 2/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2/3 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut in 1-inch wide strips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Put yogurt in a small bowl, and set aside. In a shallow pie plate, combine coconut, panko and pecans.
  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.

Footnotes

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com
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  • Copyright 2006 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 67mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by Bertha Bumiller 
This was a favorite with everyone in my house. After reading the reviews that the chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by courtneyprouty 
This recipe was great because it's healthful and is relatively quick to prepare. The texture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by linsybyster 
This is officially my favourite way to eat chicken YUM! I had a bunch of pecans and a bunch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by lisa2roberto 
A great light meal. Perfect with rice pilaf and steamed sugar snap peas. I used boneless,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by Christine 
This is good, it just isn't as good as another similar recipe I make. My 2-year-old didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by SCARLETT74 
This dish was very easy to make and fairly tasty. However, I agree that it needs a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by mrsmartin 
WOW! Full of flavor and sweet and spicy. This recipe will be rotated into out monthly meal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2009 by sueba 
Instead of yogurt, I marinated the chicken in coconut milk (13.5 oz. can Goya). Also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by Terri Knight 
This was okay. I think it would taste better using mahi or shrimp instead of chicken. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by Sovanny 
Amazing recipe! Easy, quick, and healthy! Did not change a thing. MORE

 
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