Best Chinese Coconut Chicken (Buffet Style)
If you’re searching for a dish that promises delightful flavors and brings your family together, look no further than the Best Chinese Coconut Chicken (Buffet Style). This crowd-pleaser features succulent chicken enveloped in a sweet and creamy coconut sauce, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you’ll create a meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also far more satisfying than takeout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- Neutral oil for cooking
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken pieces with egg white, water, and salt; let sit while preparing the sauce.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together coconut milk, sugar, mayonnaise, vinegar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge marinated chicken pieces thoroughly in cornstarch.
- Cook the chicken: Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry coated chicken until golden brown on all sides.
- Combine: Add minced ginger to the pan and pour in the coconut sauce; stir gently and simmer for about five minutes until everything is well-coated.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg