INGREDIENTS:
Irresistibly Crunchy Coconut Chicken with Zesty Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken strips generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a breading station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and combine shredded coconut with panko in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip it into the egg, and coat it thoroughly with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Fry the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
- To make the Bang Bang Sauce, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Serve the crunchy coconut chicken hot, alongside the zesty Bang Bang Sauce for dipping. Enjoy your delicious meal!