Best 7 Coconut Pineapple Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey to the tropics with our Coconut Pineapple Chicken recipe. This dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. The chicken is marinated in a fragrant mixture of coconut milk, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, then grilled or baked until tender and juicy. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer two exciting variations to cater to different palates. For those who prefer a creamy and rich sauce, our Coconut Pineapple Chicken with Creamy Sauce is a delectable choice. The creamy sauce adds an extra layer of flavor and texture, making this dish irresistible.

If you're looking for a healthier alternative, our Coconut Pineapple Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a perfect option. These wraps are filled with succulent chicken, crisp lettuce, and a refreshing pineapple salsa. They're a great way to enjoy a flavorful meal without compromising on your health goals.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be amazed by the vibrant flavors and aromas that this dish has to offer. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Pineapple, coconut and almonds dress up this pleasantly sweet treatment for cooked chicken. "It's a great way to serve leftover chicken," says Nyla Christensen of Rapid City, South Dakota. "Sometimes, I use turkey instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large skillet, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth, lemon juice, salt and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the chicken, green pepper, coconut, pineapple, 1/4 cup almonds and extract. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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In this brothy dish, the chicken thighs are partially covered by liquid and quick-braised on the stove top. It's an family-friendly dinner with a tropical personality thanks to the coconut and pineapple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon peanut or safflower oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 cup well-shaken coconut milk
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple, divided
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1 Thai chile, thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups cooked rice (preferably sticky), for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until opaque and golden brown in places, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stir, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add fish sauce, coconut milk, and 1/2 cup pineapple; bring to a boil. Stir, reduce heat to low, and partially cover. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Divide chicken and sauce among serving bowls.
  • Stir together remaining pineapple, scallions, and chile in a bowl. Serve chicken with sticky rice and pineapple salsa.

POULET A LA CREOLE (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE, CUCUMBER, AND COCONUT)



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Curry and coconut, star anise and saffron - here is a recipe that demonstrates the powerful union of Caribbean and Asian food so often found in New World cuisine. The coconut milk's richness inclines me toward a simple starch accompaniment. I often serve it with basic white rice.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (4-pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 ounces smoky bacon, cut into medium dice
3 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 large red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 whole star anise
Pinch saffron threads
1 cup chicken stock
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 bay leaf, broken in half
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 European cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, seeded, and cut into small pieces
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh pineapple (golden or regular)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the Seasoned Flour: If you are making the seasoned flour, simply mix together the flour, salt, and the peppers together in a bowl. Dust the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess. Reserve.
  • For the Chicken: In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the canola oil over medium heat, until it has rendered some of its fat. Add the chicken in batches, skin side down and sear, 2 minutes per side, turning once, until golden on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan fitted with a rack; set the skillet aside. Bake the chicken for 25 to 35 minutes.
  • For the Curry Sauce: Set the skillet you seared the chicken in over medium-high heat and add the garlic, Scotch bonnet, and red onion. Stir well to coat and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the curry powder, stir well, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the orange juice, star anise, and saffron and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, as the juice reduces by 1/2.
  • Add the chicken stock and stir, then add the vanilla bean, bay leaf, and coconut milk and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • While the sauce is simmering, put the cucumber in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand for 20 minutes, stirring now and then to distribute the salt. (The salt will pull excess water out of the cucumber.) Rinse the cucumber well under cold running water and drain. Blot with paper towels.
  • Pass the curry sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a smaller skillet. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • To serve, put 2 pieces of chicken on each plate. Spoon the curry sauce over and scatter the cucumber and pineapple over the top.

PINEAPPLE AND COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



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Categories     Chicken     Soup/Stew     Buffet     Dinner     Braise

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoon Madras Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 Large Chicken Legs, skin on, legs and thighs separated
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cloves Garlic
1/2 cup Coconut Flakes
1/2 cup Pineapple Juice
2 cans Coconut Milk (13.5 oz can)
1 stick Cinnamon Stick 3" long
4 Medium Sweet Potatoes or Yams peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 bunch Cilantro, leaves only chopped roughly

Steps:

  • Combine the spices in a small bowl.
  • Coat chicken with 2 tbsp of oil
  • Cover chicken with half the spices and marinate for 2 hours, chilled.
  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in dutch oven over medium heat
  • Add chicken in single layer and brown on all sides.
  • Saute pineapple, garlic, 2/3 of coconut flakes until golden brown (est 4 minutes)
  • Add juice, milk, stock, remaining spices, cinnamon stick, and potatoes. Stir to combine.
  • Arrange chicken on top. Bring to simmer, then transfer to oven, UNCOVERED.
  • Braise for 45 minutes, basting chicken twice.
  • Remove cinnamon stick
  • Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste
  • Serve on top of curried rice, garnished with reserved coconut flakes and cilantro.

CARIBBEAN PINEAPPLE/COCONUT CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 fresh pineapple
1 Tbl veg. oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 clove galic-pressed-rubbed on raw chicken
1-2 Tbl flour-rubbed on raw chicken
1/4 cup water
2-3 Tbl honey
1-2 Tbl soy sauce
zest and juice of one lime
1/4 Teas coconut extract
pinch of red pepper
1-2 Tbl flaked coconut
1-2 Teas minced cilantro

Steps:

  • In an 8-inch skillet-saute pineapple in oil till lightly browned-remove to plates-then add the chicken to the same pan-cook till browned-mix all ther ingredients and add to chicken-cover and simmer 12-15 min.-arrange the chicken on the pineapple slices on plates-spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with a litte more coconut.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE



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It's easy to bring a tropical taste to your table with this interesting chicken dish. The vinaigrette adds a nice tart touch to the slightly sweet coconut coating.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crushed shredded wheat cereal
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon each cornstarch and sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup drained pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine cereal and coconut. Remove skin from chicken if desired. Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then coat with coconut mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Add vinegar and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add green pepper and onion; cook until onion is softened. Stir in pineapple and pimientos; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS



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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 20 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 bamboo skewers
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1 lime
5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 fresh pineapple (20 3/4-inch cubes)

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Place garlic, shallot, ginger, cilantro, salt, cumin, peanut oil, lime juice and coconut milk in processor or blender. Puree until smooth liquid forms. Pour marinade over chicken and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours, turning occasionally. Preheat grill to medium. Add marinated chicken cube then pineapple cube then another marinated chicken cube to each bamboo skewer. Grill until chicken is slightly golden all over, turning as needed (about 5 minutes each side).

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken. Shred or cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • If using canned coconut milk, make sure to shake the can well before opening. The cream will separate from the water, so shaking the can will help to mix it back together.
  • To make the dish spicier, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño pepper to the sauce.
  • Serve the coconut-pineapple chicken over rice, noodles, or vegetables. It also makes a great filling for tacos or burritos.

Conclusion:

Coconut-pineapple chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more flavorful and enjoyable.

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