Coconut Almond Chicken

Biohazard's Note:

Delicious crispy chicken dish I found on www.shakeoffthesugar.com. Low carb with plenty of taste. We experimented with sauces to add some extra flavor.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1⁄3; cup almonds
• 1⁄3; cup unsweetened coconut (dried or fresh)
• 1⁄8; teaspoon curry powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 large chicken breast halves (skinless)
• 1⁄3; cup butter , melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or grease it with butter.
2. Chop the almonds in a food processor and place in a shallow dish. Add the grated coconut, curry powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Prepare the chicken by rinsing it under cool water. Remove any fat deposits and pat dry with a paper towel. Lay on a paper towel while you melt the butter.
4. Place the melted butter in a small bowl or melt the butter in the bowl in a microwave.
5. Dip each piece of chicken in the melted butter, then in the almond coconut mixture. Place the coated chicken in the baking dish in a single layer. drizzle any leftover butter over the chicken and sprinkle with remainder of the coconut almond mixture.
6. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.

Reviews

[gourmetcountrycook]

Outstanding dish . Served with an orange marmalade sauce and jasmine rice. Easy to make.