Description
Easy Coconut Chicken with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce is a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and crispy goodness. This dish features tender, juicy chicken coated in a crunchy coconut crust, paired with a creamy, spicy sauce that will have your taste buds singing. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and adaptable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust for spice)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk eggs in one bowl; combine shredded coconut and panko in another bowl with salt.
- Dip chicken pieces into the egg, then coat with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer chicken to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes for extra crispiness.
- While baking, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 155mg