Coconut Cashew Crusted Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened is fine )
1/2 cup cashews (raw is better )
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes (or 1 large lemon, if you prefer)
2 tbsp your favorite marinade (i.e. tequilla-lime, ginger-soy)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup flour
3 tbsp cooking oil, pan (for frying )

Directions:

Slice each chicken breasts horizontally to yield 3-4 thin, flat pieces, not unlike schnitzel.
Grate the zest from both limes and set aside. Juice the limes into a marinating bowl, mix in your chosen marinade (something saucy with a sweet note will work well) and leave the chicken to marinate in this for at least 30 minutes. (This is the passive cooking time.).
Chop or crush the cashews into small pieces. The, in a shallow bowl, combine the cashews, coconut, cilantro, and lime zest.
Put the flour into a shallow bowl. Mix egg with 1 tablespoon of water, and pour this into another shallow bowl. Put these beside your bowl of coconut mixture and your assembly line is complete.
Pour oil into a frying pan and turn on heat to medium-high.
Coat the marinated chicken pieces in flour, then egg, then coconut mixture. Shake off excess coconut and don't aim for 100% coverage.
Gently put coated chicken strips into hot oil. Fry each side until golden-brown, flipping gently so as not to lift off the coconut coating. Oil should be deep enough for lots of sizzle, but not deep enough to float all coconut off the chicken.
Serve immediately, or let rest on paper towels for a few minutes before serving. These are delicious with spiced yam mash and a fresh salad with citrus dressing. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1063.35 Kcal (4452 kJ)
Calories from fat	522.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.08g	89%
Cholesterol	147.39mg	49%
Sodium	2969.21mg	124%
Potassium	932.18mg	20%
Total Carbs	94.13g	31%
Sugars	54.59g	218%
Dietary Fiber	5.36g	21%
Protein	45.11g	90%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	23%
Iron	5.1mg	29%
Calcium	123.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	252.98 Kcal (1059 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.82g	89%
Cholesterol	35.06mg	49%
Sodium	706.39mg	124%
Potassium	221.77mg	20%
Total Carbs	22.39g	31%
Sugars	12.99g	218%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	21%
Protein	10.73g	90%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	23%
Iron	1.2mg	29%
Calcium	29.3mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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