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Crunchy Coconut Chicken

Irresistibly Crunchy Coconut Chicken with Zesty Cabbage Salad

Delight in this Crunchy Coconut Chicken recipe, a tropical twist that's perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 24 oz Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Pound to even thickness
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk Tenderizes chicken
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Zesty marinade
  • 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
For the Breading
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch Enhances crispiness
  • 3 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Provides a light, crunchy coating
  • 1.5 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut For tropical flavor
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Coconut oil enhances flavor
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Creamy dip base
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha Adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 tsp Honey Balances spice
For the Cabbage Salad
  • 1 head Napa Cabbage Crisp salad base
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers Offers freshness
  • 1 Avocado Adds creaminess
  • 1 small Serrano Chile For mild heat
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro Herbaceous touch
  • 0.5 inch Ginger Elevates dressing flavor
  • Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • shallow bowls
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cut the boneless chicken breasts in half and pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness. Marinate in the coconut milk, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce for 30 minutes.
  2. In three separate shallow bowls, prepare one with all-purpose flour, another with the beaten eggs, and a third with the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
  3. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with the panko-coconut mix.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. In a large bowl, toss together shredded napa cabbage, sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, chopped serrano chile, and cilantro. Whisk together ginger, lime juice, soy, and fish sauce, then drizzle over the salad.
  7. Serve the chicken alongside the cabbage salad and spicy mayo with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with extra cilantro for a vibrant touch!

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