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coconut chicken nuggets

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Linda Griffith
@sothernladee
Augusta, GA

This is another good appetizer that we have enjoyed over the years. When my husband was in the military, we entertained a lot and this is one of the things that the young airmen loved to come to our house and eat. I hope you will enjoy it as well.

(1 rating)
yield 10 (@ 2 per person)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For coconut chicken nuggets

  • 1 1/2 lb
    skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 c
    flaked coconut
  • 1/2 c
    sifted all purpose flour
  • tsp
    salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 lg
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 c
    margarine, melted
  • PINA COLADA DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    pina colada mix
  • 3 oz
    sour cream
  • 3 oz
    crushed pineapple, drained

How To Make coconut chicken nuggets

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400 degrees
  • 2
    Mix coconut, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cut chicken into one inch nuggets.
  • 3
    Dip nugget into beaten egg, then coat with the coconut mixture.
  • 4
    Place into a shallow baking pan and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes, turning once.
  • 5
    Mix the ingredients for the Pina Colada Dipping Sauce and serve with the chicken nuggets.
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