Coconut Chicken

6 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 34 cup cocktail peanuts
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    Finely chop peanuts.
  2. 2
    Combine peanuts with coconut in a medium size bowl.
  3. 3
    Place flour in a small bowl.
  4. 4
    Lightly beat eggs in another small bowl.
  5. 5
    Dip chicken pieces in flour to coat lightly, shaking off excess, then in eggs and then in peanut-coconut mixture.
  6. 6
    Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch.
  7. 7
    Heat oil over medium heat until it registers 350 F on deep-fat thermometer.
  8. 8
    With a slotted spoon, carefully slip chicken into hot oil, 6 pieces at a time.
  9. 9
    Fry 4 to 6 minutes or until cooked through, turning once; adjust heat as needed to prevent peanut coating from overbrowning.
  10. 10
    Transfer chicken to paper toweling to drain.
  11. 11
    Keep hot in a warm oven.
  12. 12
    Repeat with remaining chicken.

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