Electrolyte-Boosting Coconut-Crusted Chicken
A savory, nutrient-dense chicken dish with electrolyte-rich coconut and bone broth, designed to combat dizziness from inadequate intake during Whole30. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (high-protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, coconut aminos, bone broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (bone-in, skin-on, 5 oz each) chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup bone broth
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping once to cook the other side for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour coconut aminos and bone broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 4: Place chicken in a baking dish, pour sauce over it, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup coconut flakes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until the coconut is lightly toasted and the chicken is cooked through.








