Golden Coconut-Crusted Chicken Bites with Sweet & Spicy Bang Bang Sauce
Crispy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, these coconut-crusted chicken bites are paired with a creamy bang bang sauce for the perfect sweet and spicy kick. This easy chicken appetizer recipe is ideal for game day, family dinners, or party platters.
Ingredients:
For the Coconut-Crusted Chicken:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp honey
Directions:
Prepare the coating: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix coconut, panko, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl.
Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then roll in the coconut-panko mixture until fully coated.
Fry until golden: Heat oil in a skillet and fry the chicken bites in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Mix the bang bang sauce: Stir together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and honey until smooth and creamy.
Serve: Drizzle or dip the coconut chicken bites into the bang bang sauce and enjoy hot and fresh.
Recipe Tips:
Make baked coconut chicken bites: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes.
Spice it up by adding sriracha or cayenne pepper to the bang bang sauce.
Serve with rice, salad, or as a fun party appetizer platter.
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Crispy coconut-crusted chicken bites served with a sweet & spicy bang bang sauce. The perfect chicken appetizer recipe for parties or weeknight dinners!