Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce
These Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce provide 46g protein and 1092 calories per serving—calorie-dense fuel for post-workout recovery or high-calorie phases. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings for batch cooking on demand. Lock in 184g total protein across 4 meals without repeating the same prep twice.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •¼ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(30g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Coconut Milk, Light, Canned(60g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(240g)
- •Coconut, Shredded, Sweetened(240g)
- •Vegetable oil(120g)
- •Sweet Chili Sauce, Prepared(240g)
Instructions
- 1Slice the chicken breasts into ½-inch wide strips, slicing diagonally to maintain a more even length among the strips.
- 2Sprinkle the salt and flour over top of the sliced chicken. Toss the chicken until they're evenly coated.
- 3Whisk together the eggs and coconut milk in a bowl. In a separate wide shallow bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and flaked coconut.
- 4To bread the chicken, dip each chicken strip into the egg wash, allow the excess to drip off, then dip it into the breadcrumb mixture until it's fully coated. Place the breaded chicken strips on a clean plate or tray until they're all breaded.
- 5Once they're all breaded, it's time to fry. Heat ¼ cup cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. To test the heat of the oil, drop a breadcrumb into the oil. It should begin to sizzle immediately. If the oil begins to smoke at anytime, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool down.
- 6Once the oil is hot, add the chicken strips, several at a time, leaving a little space between each one. Cook the chicken strips for about three minutes on on each side, or until they're deeply golden brown. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate to drain, then repeat with another batch of chicken. Remove any burned pieces of coconut before beginning the next batch, and add more oil as needed, making sure to wait until it is hot before adding more chicken.
- 7After frying all of the chicken, it's time to serve! Serve hot with a bowl of sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1092
calories
46g
protein
62g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 90g
- Saturated fat
- 27.9g
- Sodium
- 1468 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.0g
4 servings per batch · ~380g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce have per serving?
Each serving delivers 46g of protein and 1092 calories — a high-volume meal with substantial macro density. The full macro breakdown is 62g fat and 90g carbs per serving.
How long does Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe yielding 4 servings per batch on the stovetop, making it suitable for single-day meal prep or as a substantial lunch option. Despite the quick prep time, each serving is calorie and macro-dense, so portion accordingly.
Is Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce good for muscle gain?
At 46g protein and 1092 calories per serving, this recipe is ideal for muscle gain phases where you need calorie surplus and high protein intake. The 90g carbs support glycogen replenishment for training, making it a solid post-workout meal.
