Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce
I am a lover of all things coconut. I like it in my baking, my drinks, and my dinner. This recipe for Coconut Crusted Chicken is a keeper and when it’s paired with thai chili sauce, it’s perfect.
Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce:
I use a 1:1 ratio of Panko crumbs to unsweetened shredded coconut because, as I told you, I love coconut. If you want it a little crispier, just add more panko. I added the red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.
I didn’t really watch the time, so I’m guessing I cooked it for five minutes on each side. I just cooked it until it was a beautiful golden brown on each side and when I cut into it – there was no pink. If some of the chicken isn’t getting golden brown, just add a little more coconut oil.
In the end you end up with some beautiful coconut crusted chicken. This is a great base for many different recipes: coconut crusted chicken with honey dijon sauce, tropical chicken parmesan and (my favorite) thai chili sauce.
Isn’t she lovely?
Coconut Crusted Chicken w/ Thai Chili Sauce #recipe. This tastes amazing! http://t.co/xI9ZcBOSYG #ohmyyum pic.twitter.com/NiYxVjjhEt
— Randa Derkson (@bewitchinkitch) July 2, 2015
Enough of me gabbing, here’s the recipe for Coconut Crusted Chicken:
Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce
Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's a family favorite.
Servings 2
Calories 483kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 lb chicken fillets or cut up some chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- Sprinkle of pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup Panko Crumbs
- Thai chili sauce of choice
Instructions
- Heat up a pan over medium high heat, add coconut oil and let melt.
- In a small bowl beat an egg with pepper.
- In a larger bowl add the red pepper flakes, coconut and panko crumbs
- Dip a chicken fillet into the egg mixture and then coat with the crumb mixture.
- Add to the pan, repeat until all the chicken fillets are being cooked.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown on the outside.
- Top with your favorite Thai Chili Sauce (I use the Sweet Red Chili from Thai Kitchen - I buy it at Vitacost [if you click the link you get a $10 coupon for your first order]).
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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Oh, yum! I’d eat Thai chili sauce slathered on just about anything. This crispy chicken sounds delicious!! Pinned. 🙂
Thanks Blair 🙂 I’ve been known to drizzle thai chili over cream cheese and just use a spoon ….
This looks SO yummy! Now…if only I could get my family to enjoy coconut. No one likes it but me. If I tried to make any sort of coconut chicken there would be no one showing up for supper, lol. I may have to make this for just me! Thanks for sharing!
Oh no! I don’t like sweet things for dinner, but this is very savour. I’m crazy for coconut 😉
Oh you meanie, you just made me SOOO hungry! I know that my family would love to devour this for dinner!
Haha! I’m sorry Jenna! You’ll have to make it for them and report back!
OMG!! Girl can you move into my house and cook for me everyday! Your meals look so good! I love coconut but never thought about adding it to a breading!! Yum!!
I’ll be doing a GF one next 😉
That chicken looks soooo good! I’ve always wanted to try out a coconut shrimp recipe but never thought of using chicken!
My husband won’t eat shrimp, only prawns that he catches or someone he knows haha. So I don’t even have that delicious option. The chicken tastes so good with this.
This looks so tasty! I bet these would be great on family pub night as an alternative to chicken fingers.
Oh they make awesome chicken fingers.
Wow, this recipe is deceivingly simple which happens to be my favorite kind of recipe! I’ll be trying this soon and have pinned it.
Simple recipes are the best! Thanks for coming by!
Oh yummy! This looks so delicious! I definitely have to try your recipe.
Let me know how you like it 😀
This looks delicious!
Thank you Angela!
This looks absolutely FANTASTICAL! I can’t wait to dig in & try it 🙂 Found you via Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party & made sure to Pin this 🙂
Hi Kim, thanks so much for coming by and pinning 🙂 It’s great to meet you, and thanks!
This looks amazing! I love coconut anything as well so I am definitely putting this on my menu for the week! Pinning, thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome enjoy!
Oh wow! This looks amazing!!! I need to try this immediately! Thanks for sharing. #ConfessionsLinkUp
I just heard of panko crumbs I can’t wait to try them. Your chicken looks wonderful.
Thank you Margaret. You’ll love panko, they add a beautiful crunch!
These look so yummy!! I have been looking for some new recipes lately so I will have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty I hope you will join us again this week!!
Randa, this will be one of my features at Treasure Box Tuesday this evening- it looks delicious! I loooove the combination of coconut and chili sauce! Thanks for linking up with us!
Thanks Joy for featuring! I can’t wait to check it out 🙂
My pick for Pin Worthy Wednesday this week – it just looked so tasty 🙂
Absolutely in love with this creative chicken dish at Munching Mondays!! We are featuring this week so Congrats and thanks so much for Munching with us!!! xxoxo Nic
This really looks yummy. I don’t think I could make it at my house though. My husband is not a coconut fan. The minute he saw it he wouldn’t touch it no matter the taste. He is a weirdo. LOL! Thanks so much for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This looks delicious! I love trying new chicken recipes.
So many awesome recipes here. Thanks you!