NomEatNom - Coconut Curry Chicken Nuggets

Two words: Coconut Curry.

NOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOM!!!

Ahem.

Sorry.

Sometimes, I just can’t contain myself.

And why would I want to? The sweetness of coconut combined with the spicy fire of curry…and then you go and add moist, delectable chicken nuggets to the mix! Ohhhhhhhhhh…I just might never come out of my food coma. 😉

So, who says chicken nuggets can’t be healthy?! This recipe just goes to prove them wrong! I already proclaimed my love for the goodness of coconut and all it’s health benefits in my last post. But if those cookies weren’t enough for you, here’s a nommy way to enjoy it beyond just a sweet treat!

Plus, not only are these golden nuggets super nommy and healthy, but they are also a breeze to make! What are you waiting for?!

These aren’t your school cafeteria nuggets, my friend!

Coconut Curry Chicken Nuggets
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, chopped into two-inch pieces
2 T extra virgin coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3 tsp curry powder
Pinch of red pepper
Sea salt, according to taste

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Pour the coconut oil into a bowl. Combine the shredded coconut, curry powder, red pepper, and sea salt into a shallow dish and mix well.

Dip each piece of the chicken first into the coconut oil and then coat it in the coconut mixture. Place each of the pieces on a baking sheet coated lightly in coconut oil or nonstick cooking spray.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven. Serve with sautéed veggies, a fresh salad, your favorite chutney…do your thing!