Stovetop~35 minComplexity
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.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •1.3 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •0.3 tsp ¼ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •2 tbsp Flour, All-Purpose, White
- •2 Egg, Whole, Large(88g)
- •0.3 cup Coconut Milk, Light, Canned
- •1 cup Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry
- •1 cup Coconut, Shredded, Sweetened
- •0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- •1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce, Prepared
Instructions
- 1Slice the chicken breasts diagonally into ½-inch wide strips for even cooking, then dust lightly with the flour and toss until evenly coated.
- 2Whisk together the eggs and coconut milk in one bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and sweetened shredded coconut.
- 3Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, let excess drip off, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb-coconut mixture. Place breaded strips on a clean plate.
- 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes until shimmering. Test readiness by dropping a breadcrumb into the oil—it should sizzle immediately without the oil smoking.
- 5Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the chicken strips to the hot oil and cook 3–4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Remove any charred coconut bits between batches and add more oil as needed, allowing it to reach temperature before continuing.
- 6Divide the cooled chicken strips evenly into 4 airtight containers while still warm. Store the sweet chili sauce in separate containers and add just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
726
calories
41g
protein
45g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 38g
- Saturated fat
- 15.9g
- Sodium
- 1196 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.4g
4 servings per batch · ~321g 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.
