Crispy Coconut Chicken with Spicy Honey Orange Sauce Recipe
Ultra-crispy coconut-crusted chicken drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey orange sauce a bold, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for dinner or entertaining.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 1. Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2. Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix coconut with panko in a third bowl.
- 3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with coconut mixture.
- 4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- 6. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and sriracha over medium heat.
- 7. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until sauce thickens.
- 8. Drizzle sauce over crispy chicken or serve on the side.
- 9. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a lighter option.
- Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
- Serve with rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 tenders with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: crispy coconut chicken, honey orange chicken, sweet spicy chicken, coconut crusted chicken