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Crunchy Coconut Chicken

Crunchy Coconut Chicken

A deliciously crispy and flavorful Crunchy Coconut Chicken dish, perfect for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 700 kcal

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • meat mallet
  • large bowl
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 3 8-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (180 g.)
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Spicy Mayo

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. sriracha
  • 1 tsp. honey

Cabbage Salad

  • 1 head of Napa cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 Persian cucumbers quartered, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 1 small serrano chile thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (½") piece ginger peeled, finely grated
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp. fish sauce
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • Using a sharp knife, cut chicken in half through thickest side parallel to cutting board. Place pieces between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or in a large resealable bag on a large cutting board. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken to ¼" thick.
  • In a large bowl, combine coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce. Add chicken and toss to combine. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. In a second shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. In a third shallow bowl, stir panko and coconut.
  • Working one at a time, remove chicken from marinade and toss in flour mixture. Dip into eggs, letting excess drip off, then coat in panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
  • Into a large, stainless steel skillet, pour oil to a depth of ½". Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (oil temperature should be around 350°). Working in batches if needed, carefully add chicken and cook, turning halfway through, until deeply golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining chicken, adjusting heat as needed.

Spicy Mayo

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Spicy mayo can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.

Cabbage Salad

  • In a large bowl, toss cabbage, cucumber, avocado, chile, and cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  • Serve chicken with salad, spicy mayo, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, coconut, crispy, fried chicken, salad, spicy mayo
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