Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in chocolate chips. Mix together vegetable oil, egg, and coconut in a small bowl. Gently mix with flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full (makes approx 10 muffins). Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.
Notes
To up the coconut flavor, add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut along with the chocolate chips