Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken with Bang Bang Sauce is a tropical twist on a crunchy favorite. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful coconut and breadcrumb crust, baked or fried to golden perfection, and paired with a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce.
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Optional Add-Ons:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Chili flakes for added heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep the chicken: Slice chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beat eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs and shredded coconut in a third.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge chicken pieces in flour, dip into the egg, then coat thoroughly in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken:
- To bake: Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To fry: Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Drizzle or dip with Bang Bang Sauce. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy texture, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust sriracha in the sauce based on your spice preference.
- You can use an air fryer for a healthier alternative—cook at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping once.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/4 of total)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Bang Bang Sauce, Crispy Chicken Recipe, Tropical Chicken Dinner, Sweet Chili Chicken