These crispy coconut-coated chicken cutlets will make dinner exciting again.

Fred Hardy

This recipe is doubly good.

Round out the meal with a zesty coleslaw amped up with a touch of mango chutney and sambal oelek.

Coconut Chicken Cutlets With Mango Slaw

Photo:Fred Hardy

Add coleslaw mix and cilantro; toss until well coated.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Sprinkle chicken all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt and coat with remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

Stir together panko and coconut in a large, shallow dish.

Coat cutlets in panko mixture, pressing to adhere.

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

Place 2 cutlets in skillet; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 2 cutlets.

Sprinkle cutlets with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Serve with slaw and lime wedges.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.