Crispy Coconut Chicken with Zesty Bang Bang Sauce
A delightful dish featuring crunchy coconut chicken strips paired with a spicy, tangy Bang Bang sauce, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut and breadcrumbs.
- Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip in the beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, and fry the chicken strips until golden brown and crispy.
- For the sauce, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
- Serve the crispy coconut chicken with the zesty Bang Bang sauce.
Notes
Use fresh or high-quality shredded coconut for the best flavor. For extra crunch, consider double coating the chicken. Adjust sriracha for less spice as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg