Crispy Coconut Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Peach Sauce
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in crispy coconut and panko breading, paired with a vibrant peach sauce for a tropical dining experience.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
For the Coconut Chicken
- 1 piece boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
For the Peach Sauce
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons coarse-ground Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
To Serve
- 4 servings long-grain white rice, cooked
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, pulse the sweetened shredded coconut until finely chopped. Combine with panko bread crumbs, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: all-purpose flour, beaten egg, and the coconut-panko mixture.
- Dredge each chicken cube in flour, dip in egg, and coat in the coconut-panko mix, pressing lightly to adhere.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add breaded chicken pieces, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Making the Peach Sauce
- Lower the skillet heat to medium and add peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir and allow the sauce to simmer until flavors meld.
Serving
- Add the crispy coconut chicken back to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the peach sauce.
- Serve over steamed white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an extra zing, add lime zest to the peach sauce. Substitute shrimp for chicken for variation. Consider air frying the chicken for a healthier option.