Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

Name: Crispy Coconut Chicken Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix; 4 fresh mandarin oranges (separated into segments); 3 scallions (thinly sliced); 2 avocados (diced); 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted); toasted sesame seeds; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut*; 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon each: ground ginger and garlic powder; fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

Crispy coconut-crusted chicken strips top a bright, crunchy slaw loaded with mandarin oranges, avocado, and almonds—all tied together with a nutty sesame vinaigrette that makes this salad feel both indulgent and refreshingly light.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:28:06 GMT