Crunchy Coconut Chicken with Bang Bang Sauce

Crunchy Coconut Chicken with Bang Bang Sauce

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:

1. Preheat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

2. Season the chicken strips generously with salt and pepper.

3. Prepare a breading station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and combine shredded coconut with panko in a third dish.

4. Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip it into the egg, and coat it thoroughly with the coconut-panko mixture.

5. Fry the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.

6. To make the Bang Bang Sauce, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.

7. Serve the crunchy coconut chicken hot, alongside the zesty Bang Bang Sauce for dipping. Enjoy your delicious meal!