Description
Coconut Chicken with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in coconut and served with a spicy, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each strip in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with a mixture of coconut and panko.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha to create the sauce.
- Serve chicken with creamy Bang Bang sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by varying the amount of Sriracha.
- For extra crunch, fry the chicken instead of baking.
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Bang Bang Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Asian Fusion, Gluten Free