Coconut Chicken Salad

Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Coconut Chicken Salad
60 min.
2
2300kcal

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This Coconut Chicken Salad is a tropical twist on a classic chicken salad. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The star of the show is the coconut chicken, which is crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. It's paired with a bed of mixed greens, artichokes, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cheese, and black olives. The salad is then drizzled with a honey mustard dressing that takes it over the top. This dish is not only tasty but also nutritious, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It's a complete meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

The coconut chicken is the real standout in this recipe. The chicken is coated in a crispy coconut breading that's both sweet and savory. It's then fried to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender interior with a golden, crispy exterior. The coconut adds a unique flavor and texture that sets this chicken apart from your average fried chicken. It's a fun and unexpected twist that will impress your family and friends.

This Coconut Chicken Salad is a must-try for anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal. It's a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer. The combination of the crispy coconut chicken, fresh greens, and honey mustard dressing is truly irresistible. It's a dish that you'll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained
  •  avocado with tip of spoon and scoop) ripe sliced cut in half lengthwise around pit, twist to separate halves, remove pit
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup breadcrumbs fresh white french stale (Not from a can! Whirl 4 slices of somewhat or bread in food processor)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon coconut extract 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour 
  •  hardboiled eggs sliced
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 10 ounces the salad mixed
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • ounce olives black
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 12 ounce chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 0.7 cup spicy brown mustard 
  • cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • cup coconut sweetened flaked
  •  tomatoes diced seeded
  • servings vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. For Chicken:.In a shallow baking dish or pie plate combine coconut and bread crumbs. Set aside.In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and coconut extract.Dip chicken strips into beaten eggs, then dip in seasoned flour.Dip again in eggs. Press into coconut-bread crumb mixture, using palm of hand. Coat well!
  2. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
  3. Add coconut-battered chicken to oil and fry on both sides until golden brown. (2-3 minutes).
  4. Remove from pan and let stand for 3 minutes.
  5. Cut in slices.For Salad:.Arrange mixed greens, artichokes, tomato, hard-boiled egg slices, avocado slices, shredded cheese and black olives on large platter.
  6. Place coconut chicken over greens.
  7. Serve with honey mustard dressing.For Dressing:.In a small bowl, combine all ingredients with a whisk. Can make ahead and store in fridge.
  8. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2300kcal
Protein15.32%
Fat44.22%
Carbs40.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
212.64
Glycemic Load
74.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
74.380869492241%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Naringenin
0.84mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2299.81kcal
114.99%
Fat:115.04g
176.98%
Saturated Fat:44.74g
279.63%
Carbohydrates:236.83g
78.94%
Net Carbohydrates:207.23g
75.36%
Sugar:114.07g
126.74%
Cholesterol:535.39mg
178.46%
Sodium:4797.54mg
208.59%
Alcohol:0.42g
100%
Protein:89.66g
179.32%
Selenium:177.42µg
253.46%
Vitamin B3:29.75mg
148.73%
Manganese:2.78mg
139.08%
Phosphorus:1277.07mg
127.71%
Fiber:29.6g
118.41%
Vitamin B6:2.16mg
107.97%
Vitamin B2:1.76mg
103.55%
Vitamin B1:1.55mg
103.12%
Folate:396.76µg
99.19%
Vitamin A:4272.87IU
85.46%
Vitamin C:62.77mg
76.09%
Vitamin E:11.12mg
74.11%
Potassium:2558.79mg
73.11%
Iron:13.02mg
72.33%
Calcium:690.87mg
69.09%
Vitamin B5:6.85mg
68.53%
Magnesium:259.88mg
64.97%
Vitamin K:61.09µg
58.18%
Copper:1.08mg
54.15%
Zinc:7.87mg
52.44%
Vitamin B12:2.63µg
43.86%
Vitamin D:2.89µg
19.25%
Source:Food.com