Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 adult servings
5 from 1 vote

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Looking for a new and healthy way to prepare chicken? This tropical spin on chicken tenders is a recipe you will put on repeat.

These Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips are extremely simple to prepare and versatile for plating with other foods.

All it involves is a simple dusting of salt and pepper, an egg wash, and dipping in unsweetened coconut flakes. That’s it! Your oven takes care of the rest.

I put my Coconut Chicken Strips on a bed of mixed kale greens. I came across a beautiful Mamey Sapote in the grocery store and added about ½ cup of the fruit to each salad.

A Mamey Sapote is a fruit native to Central America. I think it has a texture similar to a papaya but a flavor that reminds me of sweet potato. It’s beautiful and delicious.

I topped the salad off with a generous dose of Tequila Lime Dressing and toasted with a glass of perfectly chilled Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc.

Enjoy!

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paleo coconut chicken strips

Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips

By: Cassy
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4 adult servings
Looking for a new and healthy way to prepare chicken? This tropical spin on chicken tenders is a recipe you will put on repeat. These Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips are extremely simple to prepare and versatile for plating with other foods.

Ingredients  

  • 2 Raw Chicken Breasts or 1.3 lbs chicken tenders
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

THE MEAL: Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips on Mamey Sapote Kale Salad w/Tequila Lime Dressing

    Ingredients:

    • 3 Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips
    • 2 cups Mixed Kale Greens
    • ½ cup Mamey Sapote
    • 2 tbsp Tequila Lime Dressing omit for Whole 30

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
    • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
    • Wash and dry your chicken.
    • If you’re starting with chicken breasts, cut them into strips.
    • Lightly salt and pepper each side of the raw chicken.
    • In a bowl, whisk the egg for the egg bath.
    • Pour the unsweetened coconut flakes on a large plate.
    • Dip each chicken strip into the egg bath and then lay on the bed of coconut.
    • Pat down and flip to ensure the coconut sticks.
    • Place immediately on the aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.

    Assemble

    • Plate kale greens with Mamey Sapote.
    • Top with the Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips.

    Nutrition Information

    Nutrition Facts
    Paleo Coconut Chicken Strips
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    352
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    13
    g
    81
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.02
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    132
    mg
    44
    %
    Sodium
     
    1362
    mg
    59
    %
    Potassium
     
    802
    mg
    23
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    34
    g
    68
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    366
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    31
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Meet the Author
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    Cassy Joy Garcia

    HOWDY! I’m Cassy Joy and I am just so happy you’re here. I’m the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Nutrition Consultant here at Fed and Fit. What started as a food blog back in 2011 has evolved now into so much more.
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    1. Chikachef says

      Chikachef —  08/21/2012 At 12:10

      Delicious. How about the recipe for the dressing too?

    2. Janice Meador says

      Janice Meador —  08/21/2012 At 14:16

      We have made some Paleo Coconut chicken Nuggets… They are awesome!

      Janice Meador Sent from my iPhone

      • fedandfit says

        fedandfit —  08/21/2012 At 14:19

        Yum!