Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
This Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad delivers 62g protein and 1401 calories per serving — a high-calorie, high-protein meal for serious bulking days. Batch-preps 3 servings in quick time on the stovetop, offering concentrated nutrition when you need major calories in minimal meals. Built for lifters in aggressive surplus phases needing calorie-dense protein options.
Ingredients
- •Coleslaw Mix, Shredded
- •Mandarin Orange
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Avocado
- •Cilantro, Fresh(240g)
- •Almonds, Roasted, Salted(240g)
- •Sesame seeds
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
- •1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(120g)
- •Coconut, Shredded, Sweetened(120g)
- •Coconut oil(60g)
- •Avocado oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Honey(10g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(3g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(1g)
- •Fine Sea Salt And Freshly-Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- 1In one shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, ginger and black pepper until combined. In a second shallow bowl, briefly whisk the egg. In a third shallow bowl, whisk together Panko and shredded coconut until combined.
- 2Dip a piece of chicken in the flour mixture until completely coated, shaking off any excess. Dip the chicken next in the whisked egg until coated, shaking off any excess. Dip the chicken finally in the Panko mixture, gently pressing as much of the mixture to the chicken as possible to help it stick. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate, then repeat this process with the remaining chicken strips.
- 3Heat the coconut oil in a nonstick sauté pan until hot. Add however many pieces of chicken can fit in a single layer without crowding the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until the breading is golden and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining chicken, adding extra coconut oil to the pan if needed.
- 4Meanwhile, whisk all of the vinaigrette ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl (or shake together vigorously in a sealed jar) until combined.
- 5Combine the coleslaw mix, oranges, scallions, avocados, cilantro, almonds and cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- 6Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
1401
calories
62g
protein
94g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 86g
- Saturated fat
- 35.0g
- Sodium
- 870 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 15.2g
3 servings per batch · ~458g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette have per serving?
Each serving contains 62g of protein and 1,401 calories, with 94g fat and 86g carbs. This is a calorie-dense, high-protein option best suited for post-workout or surplus days during muscle gain phases.
How long does Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette take to prep?
Quick prep time yields only 3 servings, making this a smaller-batch recipe suited for specific meals rather than full-week meal prep. This works well for preparing 1-2 high-calorie, high-protein lunches during a training week.
Is Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette good for muscle gain?
At 1,401 calories and 62g protein per serving with 86g carbs, this recipe is calorie-dense enough to support muscle gain phases where you need a significant surplus for size gains. The high-carb profile makes it ideal as a post-training meal on heavy lifting days.
