Coconut Chicken

I had such a fun time making this chicken! :)
A perfect recipe for 2 people (obviously you can double/triple it), and I love that it's EASILY convertible to a Gluten-Free recipe! :)

Coconut Chicken
serves 2, total time about 15 minutes
ingredients:
*****Note: I didn't measure when I made this; so feel free to add/subtract amounts as you see fit! I am just estimating what I did) :)

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used 3 breast tenderloins, actually; gave one to myself and 2 to the Doctor) :) BUT you could easily use a few chicken thighs, too! whatever you like.
* 1 egg
* about 1/2 to 2/3 cup flour
* about 1/4 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut 
* about 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
* pinches of salt & pepper
* 4 Tbsp. Coconut Oil

**To make Gluten-free, substitute Gluten-free flour for the all-purpose wheat flour; Substitute GF breadcrumbs for the Panko-- OR I bet a GF cereal like Rice Krispies or Chex would be awesome! :)  The purpose of the Panko was just to give it some crunch! :)

directions:
Heat the Coconut oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
Blend the flour, coconut, Panko, and salt and pepper in a food processor until it comes together (about 10-15 seconds). :)  Place breading mixture on a plate.
Beat the egg in a small bowl (but big enough to dip your chicken).
Dip chicken into the egg, then into the breading.
Cook breaded chicken in Coconut oil until golden brown; flip; cook on other side till golden brown. :) 

I served this with wild rice and sauteed spinach! ;)
Enjoy! :)
 

sparkling strawberry limeade

just couldn't help but continue my obsession with strawberries and all things spring... I decided to make this "mocktail" for us last night just to have something fun on a random Wednesday evening. :)

This sparkling limeade is perfect to serve to kiddos, at baby showers, to bring on picnics, etc. :) 

sparkling strawberry limeade

serves 2-4, depending on glass size/how much you're willing to share ;)

Juice two large limes. (If your limes look super-small, you might want to do 3). :)

Add the juice from the limes to your mixing pitcher/cocktail shaker/etc.

To the lime juice, add 2 to 4 sliced strawberries (depending on the size of your berry and how much berryness you want) :)

Depending on how sweet you like your drinks, add granulated white sugar to the juice following this chart:

like it sour = add 1/4 cup

like it sweet/sour = add 1/3 cup

like it sweet = add 1/2 cup

Obviously you can do more/less to taste. :)

Mix/muddle/shake the lime solution very well at this point--- because you won't want to mix it harshly after adding the sparkling water and ruin all those magical bubbles! ;)

Once you feel the sugar is dissolved, add one, 1-Liter bottle of San Pellegrino Sparkling Water to the lime juice mixture.

Carefully pour into glasses and enjoy. (*note: If you want to garnish with sliced limes, you'll need to buy one extra at the store.)

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