Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey to the tropics! Prepare to savor Coconut Chicken Lollipops, a delectable appetizer that combines crispy chicken wings coated in a luscious coconut breading, creating a symphony of flavors. Accompany these lollipops with two tantalizing dipping sauces: Tropical Ketchup, a sweet and tangy concoction bursting with tropical fruit flavors, and Anaheim Chile Sauce, a spicy and smoky sauce that adds a touch of heat to balance the sweetness. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
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CHICKEN FINGERS WITH CURRIED KETCHUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a rack on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray. Whisk the eggs, mustard, 1 teaspoon curry powder, the cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Mix the panko with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in another bowl.
- Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the panko. Place the chicken on the rack and mist all over with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot with a steamer rack or basket in place. Add the broccoli, cover and steam until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix the ketchup, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in a small bowl. Serve the chicken strips with the curried ketchup and broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 155 milligrams, Sodium 1190 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams
RIB-EYE AND ANAHEIM CHILE QUESADILLA
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette:
- Combine the Anaheim chiles, poblanos, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, a few tablespoons of water, honey and salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender and blend until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Add the parsley and blend 5 seconds longer. (There should be flecks of the parsley in the vinaigrette.)
- For the quesadilla:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place 8 tortillas on a flat surface and evenly divide the Monterey Jack, cabrales, beef, goat cheese, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper and green onion among the tortillas (in that order). Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Stack the tortillas to make 4 (2-layer) tortillas and top each with the remaining tortillas. Combine ancho chili powder and canola oil, and brush the tops of the tortillas. Carefully place on the grill, ancho side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the quesadillas over, close the lid of the grill and grill until the bottom of the tortillas are lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from the grill to a cutting board. Cut into quarters, top each quarter with some of the vinaigrette and garnish with cilantro leaves. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
COCONUT SHRIMP LOLLYPOPS WITH APRICOT-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place all apricot dipping sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve.
- Pierce the soft eye of the coconut and drain the coconut water. Reserve.
- Crack coconut in 1/2 using the back of a cleaver.
- Separate the coconut meat from the shell. Use a pairing knife to remove the brown skin from the meat. Using the finest part of your grater, grate 2 cups of coconut .
- Pour coconut water in a measuring cup and if necessary top off with beer until you have 3/4 cup of liquid. Reserve. If you are using store-bought shredded coconut (and consequently do not have any coconut water) replace mixture with 3/4 cup of beer.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut water/beer mixture, baking soda, salt, cayenne, and egg. Beat until it is smooth. Add a bit more flour or beer, if necessary, so that the batter has the consistency of thick pancake batter.
- Tightly wrap each shrimp like a pinwheel (with the tail end of the shrimp on the outside) and skewer 1 shrimp on the end of each skewer. Use a paper towel to pat the shrimp dry.
- Pour oil into a small, tall pot until it is 3 inches deep. Heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees F (see oil dissertation below).
- While oil is heating, dip each shrimp into the batter, then dredge into the coconut shreds so that the entire "lollypop" is covered in coconut shreds.
- When oil is ready, submerge 4 shrimp at a time into oil (with the skewers sticking out of the pot). Fry for approximately 1 minute, or until coconut is a golden brown, rotating the top of the skewer once or twice. Remove and place lollypops on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Skim any wayward coconut shreds from the oil. Adjust heat so that it is 350 degrees F again and continue with next batch. Serve with apricot dipping sauce. For a creative presentation, stick skewers into an upturned pineapple or melon 1/2 and/or serve the dip in a coconut 1/2 (the side without the hole!)
COCONUT CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SAUCE
Makes a delicious company dinner or something special for the family. Submitted for the 2006 January RSC
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
- Dry chicken breasts; pound chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap to an even thickness.
- Whisk together egg and milk in a bowl.
- Place fine coconut on a plate.
- Dip chicken breasts in the egg mixture, then coat with the fine coconut.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray generously with vegetable spray, lay coated chicken pieces on it in one layer. Spray coated chicken pieces with vegetable spray. Bake in a 350f degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on thickness,until no longer pink. After 15 minutes, turn chicken pieces. If the coconut coat has not turned brown, place under broiler for 2 minutes. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
- Tropical fruit sauce:.
- Spray a non stick fry pan with vegetable spray, add oil and bring to medium heat; add mango, papaya and ginger, sprinkle with salt and pepper, saute for 6 to 8 minutes until softened; reduce heat.
- Meanwhile, add cornstarch, if using, and milk to sour cream, whisk until smooth; add to fruit in fry pan and stir to mix well, slowly bring to a simmer, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Spoon hot sauce over chicken on the platter, sprinkle toastaed shredded coconut over.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Make sure the chicken is cold before cooking. This will help the coating adhere better and prevent the chicken from overcooking.
- Use a food processor to grind the pretzels into fine crumbs. This will help create a crispy coating.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce. The tropical ketchup and Anaheim chile sauce are both great options.
Conclusion:
Coconut chicken lollipops are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. The tropical ketchup and Anaheim chile sauce are both great dipping sauces for the chicken. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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