Irresistible Crunch Coconut Chicken with Easy Bang Bang Sauce
This irresistible dish features crunchy coconut chicken paired with a deliciously spicy Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and the coconut mixture.
- Dip each chicken strip first in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat with the coconut mixture.
- Place the coated chicken strips on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the Bang Bang sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
- Serve the coconut chicken with the Bang Bang sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider frying the chicken instead of baking.
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your taste by varying the amount of sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg