Tantalize your taste buds with a tropical explosion of flavors in this Coconut Chicken with Tropical Fruit Sauce recipe. The dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy coconut crust, pan-fried to golden perfection. The accompanying tropical fruit sauce is a vibrant symphony of sweet and tangy flavors, made from a medley of fresh pineapple, mango, and papaya. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a culinary journey that transports you to a tropical paradise. The recipe includes detailed instructions for preparing the coconut-crusted chicken and the tropical fruit sauce, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Additionally, the article offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free option and a vegan alternative. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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TROPICAL FRUIT SAUCE FOR CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by MJH
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the orange you used for zest and remove as much of the pith as possible. Put orange, along with mango, banana, pineapple, coconut milk and honey, in food processor or blender. Pulse lightly until blended, but not completely liquified.
BAKED COCONUT CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PASSION FRUIT SAUCE
Take your family to an exotic culinary destination with baked coconut chicken fingers served with a tropical fruit sauce made of bananas, passion fruit, and pineapple.
Provided by Bibi
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the can of coconut milk into a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
- Combine coconut flour, almond flour, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric on a large plate or in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut and eggs in separate shallow bowls.
- Roll each chicken tender in the flour mixture. Dip in the egg and roll in coconut. Place tenders on the prepared sheet pan; coat with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest chicken tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until outsides are browned and toasted if desired, 1 to 2 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully to avoid scorching.
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve. Add bananas and pineapple; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and coconut milk in a small bowl; stir into the skillet with the fruit mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add passion fruit pulp. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over the coconut chicken tenders.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 32.3 g, Sodium 492.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
BAKED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the chicken tenders: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add a wire rack to a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- In 3 separate shallow bowls, create a 3-step breading process. In the first bowl, add the coconut flour. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and a pinch of salt to combine. In the last bowl, add the panko, coconut, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry and add it to the coconut flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it in the egg mixture, making sure to coat the chicken entirely. Last, lay the chicken in the panko mixture, turn it over and press into the breading to coat evenly. Place on the prepared rack on the baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. If the chicken is light in color, place under the broiler for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- For the dipping sauce: Stir together the chutney, yogurt and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
- Serve the chicken with the dipping sauce.
COCONUT CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS WITH TROPICAL KETCHUP AND ANAHEIM CHILE SAUCE
Provided by Yvan Lemoine, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist
Categories appetizer
Time 9h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- For the marinade: Combine the tangelo juice, olive oil, lime juice, oregano, cumin, garlic, and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the fridge overnight.
- For the tropical ketchup: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions and a good pinch of salt. Saute the onions until completely translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the ketchup, mango and citrus juices. Lower the flame and cook, stirring every once in a while, until reduced and thickened. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and vinegar (adding a little more lemon or orange juice if needed) and refrigerate until cold.
- For the chile sauce: Char the Anaheim peppers over an open flame or on the grill. Roughly chop the peppers and transfer to a blender.
- Heat a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and habanero peppers and saute, stirring, to caramelize the onions. Transfer the mixture to the blender with the charred Anaheim peppers. Puree everything until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and stir in the mayo a little at a time until it tastes just right. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Coat in the flour, then the beaten eggs, finishing in the coconut.
- Fill a deep skillet halfway with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high to 350 degrees F. Fry the chicken lollipops until golden on all sides and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and season with a little salt.
- Serve the chicken with the tropical ketchup and Anaheim chile sauce.
CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE
This is a delicious recipe from Indonesia. The coconut adds a creamy taste to the chicken dish!
Provided by JAZZYCHAZZY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indonesian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the cream of coconut with the hot water until smooth and well blended, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until they have begun to brown but are still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to paper towels, and sprinkle them with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet on top of the cooked onions and garlic, and pour the coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 133.2 mg, Sugar 69.8 g
COCONUT CHICKEN WITH A TROPICAL MANGO RUM SAUCE
I made this for Ready Set Cook 2006. This Easy, Sweet, Caribbean recipe consist of chicken strips coated with coconut and fried with a warm rum mango sauce with a little kick. Scotch Bonnet Pepper are very HOT! Be careful not to get in your eyes. Best to wear gloves when handling. Serve over rice for a main meal or as appetizers.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a large container with a top. Add chicken pieces, toss till coated and set aside.
- Place all Mango Rum Sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend till smooth. Add to a pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Keep warm.
- Whisk egg whites till frothy. Toss in chicken pieces till coated.
- Place coconut in a bowl and dip each piece of chicken to coat with coconut.
- Set aside.
- Place enough oil to cover bottom of a large pan by 1/2 inch and heat to medium high.
- Cook 1/2 the chicken at a time about 4-5 minutes each side. Do not over crowd the pan.
- Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
- Place chicken on a serving platter serve with Mango Rum Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 952.6, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 322.7, Carbohydrate 78.1, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 49.8, Protein 43.7
JAVA CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE
Steps:
- Purée first 8 ingredients in blender until almost smooth. Transfer purée to small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture is aromatic, about 5 minutes. Pour into medium bowl; cool completely. Add chicken to puree; toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Bring coconut milk, apple slices, lime leaves and lemongrass to boil in heavy large skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors blend and mixture is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Add chicken and marinade mixture and simmer until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 13 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Discard lime leaves and lemongrass. Transfer chicken mixture to bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh coconut milk. Canned coconut milk can be used in a pinch, but the flavor will not be as rich.
- If you don't have coconut flakes, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the pineapple and mango by hand.
- To make a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the chicken with rice or noodles, or over a bed of greens.
Conclusion:
This coconut chicken with tropical fruit sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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