Irresistible Crunch Coconut Chicken with Easy Bang Bang Sauce
Enjoy this deliciously crispy coconut chicken paired with a flavorful Bang Bang sauce for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of panko breadcrumbs, coconut, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into eggs, and coat with the coconut mixture.
- Place breaded chicken strips on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While chicken is baking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Serve the crispy chicken with the sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider frying the chicken instead of baking.
- If you prefer a milder sauce, adjust the amount of sriracha to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg