There’s a tropical thing going on with this coconut-crusted ginger chicken and it is darn delicious! The ginger adds a bit of zest and the unsweetened coconut provides great texture. The chicken itself is tender and juicy, just as it should be.
Also, it’s officially the week of my wedding! It’s so hard to believe it’s finally here. I’m so excited for the end of the week, so I can be done with this term, see my family, marry Jesse and celebrate. Even though I’ve been pretty stressed out (mainly because of school), it’ll all be worth it. I’m so blessed in this life.
Enjoy!
Coconut-Crusted Ginger Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 lb bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (I used one large breast, but 2 small works too)
- 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Sea salt to taste
- Pinch of cayenne
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut, ginger, sea salt and cayenne. Pour mixture onto a dinner plate and spread around, so plate is covered.
- Meanwhile, pour the melted butter on the chicken and quickly use a brush to make sure it’s well coated. Then, while it’s still wet, quickly dredge in coconut mixture. You can pat the mixture on as well, to make sure it’s covered. Alternatively, instead of the butter, an egg wash will work as well. A single beaten egg will probably suffice.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Check about halfway through to make sure coconut is not too brown. If need be, tent some foil over the top after it’s reached your preferred level of brownness.
- Serve with veggie of choice.
Yields: 2 servings
onmywaytohealth
June 3, 2013 at 2:34 pmCongrats on your upcoming wedding! I remember my wedding, it was so fun and I had a great maid of honor that really helped me to stay relaxed and to just enjoy the day. It seriously flies by! Remember to just soak it in and love every minute. I think I’m going to try that chicken recipe tonight!
paleoinpdx
June 3, 2013 at 2:40 pmThanks for your kind words! I’m not stressed about the wedding itself because it’s so small scale, so that’s a bonus! It’s just our parents, siblings (2 will be missing though) and a long-time friend who is officiating the wedding. That’s it. We’re having a larger scale celebration (reception) in September back in our hometown. It will all be great! Oh, and I hope you like the chicken!
onmywaytohealth
June 3, 2013 at 2:51 pmOur wedding was small as well, I think that’s the way to do it! Intimate weddings are best 🙂
paleoinpdx
June 3, 2013 at 5:24 pmI agree! It’s definitely what’s right for us, too.
Craving4More
June 3, 2013 at 6:08 pmI like the addition of cayenne pepper. The extra zing sounds fantastic!
paleoinpdx
June 4, 2013 at 3:57 pmThanks! I don’t like things crazy spicy, but I love a little bit of heat.
Macala
June 3, 2013 at 8:41 pmI adore you lady!! I am so happy for both you and Jesse!! Love love and more love to both of you!!
paleoinpdx
June 4, 2013 at 3:57 pmLove to you too, Macala! You are always a bright and shining light! xoxo
The Travelling Chopsticks
June 4, 2013 at 7:18 amFirst of all Congratulations on your wedding!! I got married a couple of month ago and all I can say is enjoy every single minute of it – as it will go by soo quickly!! And secondly, LOVE the look of this recipe, kind of reminds me of a milanese but with far more exciting ingrediets! Will def give this a try 🙂
paleoinpdx
June 4, 2013 at 3:59 pmThanks and congrats to you on your recent wedding!
jennypugh
June 4, 2013 at 10:13 amCongratulations on your upcoming wedding! 🙂
paleoinpdx
June 4, 2013 at 3:58 pmThanks, Jenny!
Shonnie
June 4, 2013 at 1:39 pmSo excited for you girly! May you be blessed in your marriage as I have been. 😀
paleoinpdx
June 4, 2013 at 3:58 pmThanks, I’m super excited too!
Shonnie
June 4, 2013 at 3:59 pmEnjoy!!
Shonnie
June 4, 2013 at 1:54 pmReblogged this on Diary of an Angry Fat Woman and commented:
Gonna be trying this. 😀 YUM!