Description
Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Slaw is a delicious and crispy dish that combines tender chicken breasts coated in coconut and panko breadcrumbs, served alongside a refreshing Thai slaw.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (for frying)
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the Thai slaw. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth. Pour over the slaw and toss to combine.
- Serve the coconut crusted chicken hot with a generous portion of Thai slaw on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier slaw, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of sriracha to the dressing.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg