Description
Crispy Coconut Chicken with Spicy Honey Orange Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the tropics to your table. This recipe features succulent chicken coated in crunchy coconut flakes, complemented by a tangy, spicy sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh oranges
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (to taste)
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with coconut flakes.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip it into the egg wash, then roll in coconut flakes until fully covered.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While the chicken bakes, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, and Sriracha in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with spicy honey orange sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg