Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
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1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Vegetable oil (for frying)
Bang Bang Sauce:
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Prepare Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
Prepare Breading Stations:
In one bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
Bread the Chicken:
Dredge each chicken tender in flour mixture, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with the coconut-panko mixture pressing gently to adhere.
Fry Chicken:
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve:
Plate crispy coconut chicken with bang bang sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.