Coconut Chicken Recipe
Chicken breast marinated and tossed in a toasted coconut crust and served with a peanut sesame sauce.
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Ingredients
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Coconut Chicken Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Dip each marinated chicken breast into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the coconut mixture.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook the coconut-coated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Add sesame seeds for garnish.
- 6
Serve
Slice the chicken and serve it warm with the peanut sesame sauce drizzled over the top.