Coconut Crusted Chicken

Coconut Crusted Chicken

Soft rice flour balls simmered in sweetened coconut milk and jaggery. A traditional Tamil dessert with a creamy texture and delicate cardamom flavor.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken breasts – 2 (cut into strips or pieces)
  • Desiccated coconut – ¾ cup
  • Bread crumbs – ½ cup
  • Eggs – 2 (beaten)
  • All-purpose flour – ½ cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – ½ tsp
  • Garlic powder – ½ tsp (optional)
  • Oil – for shallow frying or baking

Instructions

  • Prep the Chicken,Cut chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces,Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes.

  • Set Up Crumbing Stations,Prepare 3 bowls: Bowl 1: All-purpose flour, Bowl 2: Beaten eggs, Bowl 3: Mix desiccated coconut + bread crumbs (50-50 mix),Coat the Chicken, Dredge each chicken piece in flour,Dip into egg mixture,Roll in coconut-breadcrumb mix, pressing gently to coat well.

  • Cook the Chicken,Shallow Fry: Heat oil in a pan on medium flame,Fry chicken pieces 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.