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Coconut Chicken with a Zesty Bang Bang Sauce

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Coconut Chicken with Zesty Bang Bang Sauce is a crispy, golden chicken dish with a tropical twist and bold flavor. Coated in shredded coconut and panko, the chicken bakes or fries up perfectly crunchy, and it’s served with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that’s totally addictive.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • Cooking spray or oil (for baking or air frying)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp honey or lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray the air fryer basket.
  2. Cut chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up breading stations: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of panko and shredded coconut.
  4. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, then press into the panko-coconut mixture to coat well.
  5. Place chicken pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet or in the air fryer. Spray lightly with oil.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. While chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey or lime juice in a bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
  8. Serve hot chicken with bang bang sauce for dipping or drizzle on top. Garnish with lime wedges or chopped herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use shrimp instead of chicken for coconut shrimp variation.
  • Sweetened coconut helps with browning, but unsweetened works for a less sweet version.
  • Adjust spice level by changing the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
  • Serve with rice, slaw, or wrap in lettuce leaves or tacos.
  • Store sauce and chicken separately for best reheating results.

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