Perfectly Cripsy Coconut Chicken

Savory meets sweet with the most satisfying crunchy exterior in this Crispy Coconut Chicken recipe. Eat them plain or dip in a homemade tangy sweet chili dipping sauce. Oven, stovetop, and air fryer instructions included!
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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced into 2x4 strips
cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon ground ginger
teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup panko
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Vegetable oil for frying


Instructions


1 Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper to a bowl. Stir to combine.

2 In a second bowl, beat the eggs.

3 In a third bowl, add Panko and coconut flakes. Stir to combine.

4 Take each chicken strip and dip in the flour mixture, then eggs, then the panko/coconut mixture. Press panko coating into chicken strips. Set them aside once coated.

5 In a large skillet, pour in vegetable oil, about 2 inches deep. Heat oil over medium heat to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

6 Working in batches to ensure you don't crowd the pan, fry chicken strips in the heated oil for 3 minutes per side.

7 Remove and set chicken strips on a paper towel lined sheet.

8 Serve hot with dipping sauce and enjoy!

Dipping Sauce:

1 In a saucepan over medium heat, add in the orange juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, and cornstarch. Stir constantly and bring to a boil, let simmer until sauce thickens.

Recipe Notes:

Air Fryer Instructions:
Preheat air fryer to 400F.
Place chicken on tray, spray with cooking oil and cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, (10-12 minutes total) until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside.
Work in batches so that you don't crowd the air fryer.

Oven Baked method:
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Set coated chicken on baking sheet
Spritz chicken with cooking oil
Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.


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