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Baked Coconut Chicken

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 10 Comments

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This easy Coconut Chicken recipe is baked with coconut oil and crusted with coconut flakes. Easy weeknight meal prep for the win!

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Baked Coconut Chicken 

I’ve been really into meal prep lately. This is a new pattern for me. I’ve always resisted meal prep because I like my food FRESH. I’m not about to grill up some salmon and eat it midweek… just not my style, or so I thought.

So I think I’ve found what works for me…

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I was noticing that I would purchase spaghetti squash, onions, mushrooms, pineapple, or whatever seasonal fruit that looks good, with the best of intentions to eat it. At the end of the week it would still be in my fridge or I’d only get through half of the produce before it spoiled.

At the end of the day, the last thing I want to do is spend an hour chopping, cooking, and cleaning (and I LOVE these things), but I need ENERGY to do them.

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Here lately, I’ve prioritized 1-2 hours on Sunday to chop veggies and get a few “meals prepped”. These meals are mostly prepped and ready to bake, so that we can eat it fresh not reheated.

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Here’s my weekly to-do:

  • chopping onions, mushrooms, peppers and storing in individual containers

  • washing and cutting fruit for ready to eat convenience

  • making rice, pasta or cooking spaghetti squash

  • assemble meals & prepping meats— goal of prepping 2-3 meals

How to cook chicken with coconut oil in the oven?

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and coat your baking dish with coconut oil.
  • Add chicken breast to dish and spread coconut oil on top of chicken and season. 
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes depending on thickness, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 

How to meal prep baked coconut chicken: 

This Baked Coconut Chicken has been a mainstay. It’s super super tasty and weeknight friendly. It can also be prepped in advance— I assemble the chicken and store it in Pyrex baking dish with lid <— these little guys save my life.

‘Then all I have to do is pop it in the oven. I served this with whole grain veggie couscous (takes 5 min to make). Couscous is fast.

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Do you do meal prep?? What are you are your go-to weeknight meals or strategies with meal prep? 

More easy baked chicken recipes

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Peanut Butter Chicken and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

 

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Baked Coconut Chicken


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5 from 1 reviews

  • Author: Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Make this recipe ahead of time in minutes to prep for the week! Serve with veggies and side of couscous. Perfect and FAST #weeknight dinner!


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Ingredients

  • 2– 8 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Coat 9X13 inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
  3. Divide each 8 ounce breast to half with sharp knife to reduce thickness and ensure even cooking.
  4. Place the four chicken beasts in prepared baking dish and top each with remaining ingredients to season.
  5. Bake in oven for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.

  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 78mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Hannah says

    July 16, 2018 at 4:45 am

    Hi I was just wondering what to use in replacement of Italian spice?

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      July 16, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      If you don’t have it on hand or don’t like the flavor you could leave it out… or you could do a little mix of oregano, basil, thyme, sage, rosemary.. marjoram is also in Italian seasoning

      Reply
  2. jENNY says

    July 9, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I am making this tonight, 🙂 Silly question, but i see where i put a tsp of coconut oil in my pan, then do i use the leftover oil to spread on top of chicken breasts? i’ve never cooked with coconut oil before, I’m going to get some in a little bit.
    I am loving your site!! oh and those nutella protein bites, woo so good. I had to hide myself back a few of them because my husband was about to eat all of them!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Ok I just finished this delicious dinner, another wonderful recipe.
      So now that I’ve tried three in a row, do you have a super favorite one that you would recommend next?
      Ps hubby approved this one too!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kristina LaRue says

        July 10, 2014 at 9:16 am

        Jenny! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! and yes, I spread the coconut oil on top of the chicken… sorry that wasn’t very clear in the recipe. 🙂 Thank you for your feedback on the recipes too.. super helpful

        For dinner favorites:
        Stuffed Chicken Parm: https://www.loveandzest.com/2014/05/stuffed-chicken-parmesan.html

        Chicken Avo Siders: https://www.loveandzest.com/2014/02/pulled-chicken-avocado-sliders.html

        Also– the Coconut Quinoa Granola is a must! https://www.loveandzest.com/2014/01/coconut-quinoa-granola.html

        And this Edamame, Cranberry, and Feta Salad is really popular: https://www.loveandzest.com/2013/12/edamame-cranberry-feta-salad.html

        Reply
  3. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    July 8, 2014 at 9:41 am

    My boyfriend has been begging me to make him some form of coconut chicken. And we love couscous. I may try this recipe! Looks super easy!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 8, 2014 at 10:52 am

      do it 🙂 it is easy!

      Reply
  4. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    This is so smart Kristina. I love to hear how you are doing it. This is exactly the king of advice I would love to pass on to my fitness class to show that even when you’re busy you can eat healthy and delicious home made food.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 7, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you Katie, you are so sweet. I’m a work in progress… I truly believe in practicing what I preach!

      Reply

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