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Coconut Fried Chicken with Cabbage Salad and Spicy Mayo

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Juicy coconut fried chicken paired with refreshing cabbage salad and fiery spicy mayo, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each)
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Vegetable oil (about 2 cups, for frying)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 head of Napa cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 2 Persian cucumbers (quartered, thinly sliced)
  • 1 avocado (cubed)
  • 1 small serrano chile (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 inch piece ginger (peeled, finely grated)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp fish sauce
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half through the thickest side and pound to a uniform 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. In a bowl, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce to marinate the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in the first; beat the eggs in the second; mix panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut in the third.
  4. Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat with the panko-coconut mixture.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  6. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey to make the spicy mayo.
  7. In a large bowl, toss Napa cabbage, cucumber, avocado, serrano chile, and cilantro to create the salad.
  8. Whisk together ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce in another bowl and dress the salad.
  9. Serve the chicken alongside the salad and drizzle with spicy mayo, adding lime wedges for serving.

Notes

For a healthier version, consider using baked chicken instead of fried and almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.

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