Coconut Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce is a kid friendly and family favorite recipe. Chicken tenders are breaded with coconut and breadcrumbs. They are then pan fried to crispy golden perfection and served with a delectable five ingredient honey mustard sauce that is out of this world good.
I am of the mindset that you can never have too many great chicken recipes. Chicken is easy on the pocket book and so incredibly versatile. I just love this Coconut Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce. The coconut keeps the chicken so moist. There is absolutely no need to marinate the chicken. Oh and I can’t forget to mention how incredibly scrumptious the dipping sauce is. Trust me when I tell you that this is a family and friend favorite recipe. Whenever I make them they just fly off the platter. Have you tried any of my other chicken recipes? Some of my favorites are Chicken A La King, Easy Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken, and Chicken Waldorf Salad.
What is coconut chicken?
I thought you would never ask. It is chicken tenders breaded with coconut and panko bread crumbs. They are then pan fried in a little oil and served with a delectable five ingredient creamy mustard sauce that will leave you licking your lips.
How do you make Coconut Chicken?
Grab a small bowl and mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder and honey. Cover and refrigerate while you make the chicken.
Simply pulse the coconut in a food processor to grind it just a little finer. Arrange your bowls with the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumb/coconut mixture. Pound your chicken a little bit at its thickest parts. You want the chicken to cook all the way through in a relatively short period of time. Then cut your chicken breasts into tenders. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine the coconut, breadcrumbs, salt and black pepper in a third shallow bowl. Dip the chicken strips in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then in the breadcrumb coconut mixture.
Heat a little canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. I like to add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil but that is completely optional. Fry the chicken tenders for about 2-3 minutes each side until crispy golden brown and cooked through. Serve hot with the honey mustard dipping sauce.
Helpful tips on making the best Coconut Chicken
- Pound the chicken breasts at the thick end and cut into relatively thin chicken tenders as you want the chicken to cook all the way through in a short period of time.
- Take your time breading them and roll them in the breadcrumb/coconut mixture well.
- For additional flavor and super crispy moist chicken add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the fry pan.
- Don’t skip the dipping sauce. It is equally delicious and the combination of flavors is downright heavenly.
So if you love great chicken recipes and you want something fairly easy that the whole family can enjoy than put this Coconut Chicken on your to try list. It is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. When you dip it in the creamy honey mustard you will be in seventh heaven.
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Coconut Chicken
Ingredients
Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I really like Dukes
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
Coconut Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil please see notes
Instructions
- Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder and honey.
- Pound down chicken breast and cut into thin strips. Pulse coconut in a food processor a couple of times to make it a little finer. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine coconut, breadcrumbs, salt and black pepper in a third shallow bowl. Dip chicken strips in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then in breadcrumb/coconut mixture.
- Heat canola oil and coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips for 2-3 minutes each side or until crispy golden brown and cooked through. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with honey mustard dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
https://www.smalltownwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Beth-1.pdf
emman
Coconut Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce sounds so delicious! I would like to prepare it on weekends. Nice!
Beth Pierce
You will love it! It is one of my families favorites!
Beeb Ashcroft
Mmmm this looks so good. I would love to add this to my dinner rotation!
Beth Pierce
It is delicious! You will love it! The chicken is so moist and flavorful! Don’t forget to try the Creamy Honey Mustard!
Heather
I don’t eat meat anymore but I’m sure this is a great combination. We eat coconut shrimp often.
Jaye Shields
This recipe looks delicious! I must admit though I’m always wary of pounding meat. I guess I’m a bit lazy.
Emily Fata
I love the idea of breading with coconut! I’m going to try frying up my tofu with coconut next time I make it! thank for your sharing. 🙂
Beth Pierce
That should be delicious and healthy!
Porsha carr
I’m crazy over chicken! I will be trying this for sure!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Porsha! We love it! I hope you enjoy!
Subhashish
This dish looks awesome.Coconut is used frequently in dishes in Southern part of India but this recipe is different. Need to try in our home.
Theresa
I’ve had coconut shrimp, but never coconut chicken. I think it sounds absolutely delicious and can’t wait to try your recipe now!
Shahrom
The coconut chicken looks like it is very easy to make. Going to bookmark this for this weekend brunch…
Autumn
This sounds delicious and a change from the usual chicken dishes that I usually make. Thank you!
Jacque Hooper
This chicken is crisped to golden perfection! Can’t wait to give this a try; I know it will be a hit with my kids
Dara Michalski
These were an instant hit with my kids and I loved how easy they were to make!
Taylor
Looks so crispy and delicious! And love that homemade honey mustard sauce!
Beth Pierce
Oh yes soooooooooo good. I wish I have some right now. This is one of our family favorites!!
CInny
That looks absolutely delicious! I’m a big fan of coconut so will have to test this out.