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. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen

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 one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen

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.

Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen

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.

Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen

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.

Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen

Isn’t she lovely?

 

Enough of me gabbing, here’s the recipe for Coconut Crusted Chicken:

Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce. This coconut chicken recipe is an easy and fast meal. It's one of my favorite dinner recipes. | The Bewitchin' Kitchen
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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut crusted chicken, thai chili sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
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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33 comments on “Coconut Crusted Chicken with Thai Chili Sauce”

  1. Oh, yum! I’d eat Thai chili sauce slathered on just about anything. This crispy chicken sounds delicious!! Pinned. 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    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!

  3. 5 stars
    Oh you meanie, you just made me SOOO hungry! I know that my family would love to devour this for dinner!

  4. 5 stars
    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!!

  5. 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.

  6. This looks so tasty! I bet these would be great on family pub night as an alternative to chicken fingers.

  7. 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.

  8. 5 stars
    Oh yummy! This looks so delicious! I definitely have to try your recipe.

  9. This looks delicious!

  10. 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 🙂

  11. 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!

  12. Oh wow! This looks amazing!!! I need to try this immediately! Thanks for sharing. #ConfessionsLinkUp

  13. I just heard of panko crumbs I can’t wait to try them. Your chicken looks wonderful.

  14. 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!!

  15. 5 stars
    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!

  16. My pick for Pin Worthy Wednesday this week – it just looked so tasty 🙂

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. This looks delicious! I love trying new chicken recipes.

  20. 5 stars
    So many awesome recipes here. Thanks you!

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