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Baked Crispy Coconut Chicken + Creamy Coconut

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Crispy baked coconut chicken with a golden almond-coconut crust served with a refreshing and tangy coconut-lime dip. A gluten-free, flavor-packed dish that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways and pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 4 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Avocado or coconut cooking oil spray
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime slices or wedges, for serving
  • Coconut-Lime Dip:
  • 1 cup plain coconut yogurt or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all coconut-lime dip ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until serving time.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Season the prepared chicken pieces with sea salt and ground pepper.
  4. Set up three dredging stations: a plate with gluten-free flour, a shallow dish with beaten eggs, and a plate with almond flour, Italian seasoning, shredded coconut, and garlic powder mixed well.
  5. Lightly coat each chicken piece in the flour, then dip into the eggs, letting excess drip off.
  6. Press each piece into the almond-coconut mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
  7. Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spritz with avocado or coconut oil spray.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
  9. Continue baking just until the chicken is golden, crisp, and cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
  10. Serve warm with the chilled coconut-lime dip.

Notes

  • Use chicken tenders for quicker cooking.
  • For a spicier kick, add paprika or cayenne to the coating.
  • Store dip and chicken separately to maintain texture.
  • Reheat chicken in oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
  • To make dairy-free, use coconut yogurt in the dip.

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