coconut chicken

First things first... YUM!! I love trying to cook new things and this one was an adventure. And SO worth it. I really enjoy the slight sweetness that the coconut brings in, and when dipped in Sweet Chili sauce it's just a match made in Heaven!

what you'll need:

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1/4 vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• 1 cup coconut flakes

how you'll do it:

cut chicken breasts in strips diagonally

set up your "dipping" station

L-R: flour & salt, eggs, plain panko (for Ryan), panko w/coconut

pour oil in skillet and let it get hot while you:

dip all chicken strips in flour

 

then dip flour-covered strips in eggs, then panko w/coconut

 oil should be ready now (test by flicking flour in it to see if it sizzles)

place strips in skillet and cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until brown

Be sure to dip in Sweet Chili dipping sauce, which can be found in the Asian food section at a grocery store near you ;)