**Cuban Coconut Chicken: A Flavorful Fusion of Caribbean and Latin Cuisine**
Cuban coconut chicken, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of tropical and savory flavors, is a culinary treasure born from the vibrant fusion of Caribbean and Latin American cuisines. This dish, often served as a main course, showcases tender chicken pieces marinated in a delightful mixture of aromatic spices, citrusy lime juice, and the rich, nutty flavor of coconut milk. The chicken is then coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a delightful contrast of textures. Accompanying the chicken is a medley of flavorful sides, including fluffy white rice, simmering black beans, and a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad. This Cuban coconut chicken recipe captivates the senses with its harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Caribbean-Latin fusion cuisine.
CHICKEN AND RICE CUBAN STYLE OR "ARROZ CON POLLO"
This recipe is a one-pot meal for chicken and rice called in Spanish, "Arroz con Pollo." The ingredients include long-grain rice, white chicken meat, olive oil, butter, peas, saffron, olives, chicken stock, and Latino condiments. All ingredients can be found at Sedano's Supermarkets.
Provided by Chef Adriana Martin
Categories Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Place the pot on the stove over low-medium heat and add the olive oil plant-based butter along with the olive oil to avoid the butter to burn. Sautee the bay leaves to revive the flavor.
- Add the chicken breast chunks and cook. Add the garlic, the piquillo peppers, and the olives. Season with the saffron and the yellow rice condiment. Stir and add the rice.
- Incorporate the chicken stock, the chicken bouillon, and two and a half cups of warm water. Stir slowly and cover with a lid. Let the rice cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
- As a final step add the frozen peas and the rest of the water which should be warm and no more than half of a cup. Cover again with the lid and cook the rice for another five minutes. When the rice has an al dente texture it is ready.
- Serve the rice with sweet plantains. We used frozen plantains and cook them in the oven. Add a salad using tomato slices and cucumbers. Dress with Hellman's Real Mayonnaise and Italian seasoning.
- Slice a Cuban bread and spread each slice with Country Crock almond plant-based butter spread. Bake for 2-3 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CUBAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND YELLOW RICE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the oil in a large deep skillet, with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until other side browns lightly, about 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir until the rice is coated. Pour in the broth, stir to distribute the rice evenly. Increase the heat to high and boil until liquid begins to be absorbed into the rice, about 2 minutes. Nestle the chicken in the rice. Cover and transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the rice is tender and chicken cooks through, about 25 minutes.
- Remove the cover, fluff the rice and stir in the peas. Cover and let sit to warm the peas, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve.
COCONUT JERK CHICKEN
Spicy jerk seasoning gives this curried coconut chicken a island twist that's not to be missed. Serve the chicken and sauce with a big bowl of steaming brown rice.
Provided by Doodle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the curry powder, jerk seasoning, bouillon granules, onions, and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the chicken, and continue to stir and cook 6 to 8 minutes more. Stir in the squash and mushrooms. Reserve 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish, and stir in the remaining amount. Continue to stir and cook 2 minutes more. Pour in the coconut milk, tomatoes, 1/2 cup reserved tomato juice, and sugar. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve, using 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 629.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
CUBAN CHICKEN
An unusual combination of ingredients. Yummy! Serve over rice. You can put rice into the pot to cook with everything else, but add 2 cups chicken broth and simmer 20 minutes until the rice is done. One fewer pot to wash!
Provided by MJodyH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Stir tomatoes, chicken, red bell pepper, raisins, olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into the onion mixture; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1013.2 mg, Sugar 18 g
CUBAN CHICKEN
Make and share this Cuban Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a gallon sized zip bag or a large bowl with lid.
- In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients for the marinade. Pour the marinade over the chicken and place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink, and nicely browned outside.
- Garnish with lime wedges; serve with yellow rice and black beans.
ONE-PAN CUBAN CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS
Juicy roast chicken thighs are paired with our take on moros y cristianos, the Cuban version of rice and beans, in this easy dinner recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet, brown bacon over medium-high, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Brown in skillet, turning once, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate.
- Remove fat from skillet. Add oil, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes.
- Add rice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Nestle in chicken, skin-side up. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Roast until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; serve.
BAKED CUBAN CHICKEN
This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.
Provided by misskim
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 217.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
22-MINUTE COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
This 22-minute South Indian-inspired chicken dinner is based on takeout versions served at Manhattan's Curry Row.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories 22-Minute Meals Curry Dinner Quick & Easy Chicken Coconut Ginger Cashew Spinach Garlic Takeout at Home
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toss chicken with curry powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Purée coconut milk, ginger, and garlic in a blender until very smooth.
- Add chicken and coconut milk mixture to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 7-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, if using, heat 2 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add cashews and mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Immediately transfer mixture including the oil to a small bowl.
- Fold spinach into chicken mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Divide among 4 bowls. Top with cilantro and cashew mixture, if using. Serve with rice or naan alongside.
- Editor's note: This article has been updated as a part of our archive repair project.
CUBAN COCONUT CHICKEN
Categories Chicken Pepper Poultry Bake Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a large skillet, fry chicken breast in vegetable oil until the chicken just begins to brown. Stir onions, green bell peppers and red bell peppers into the skillet with the chicken. Saute until the onions are translucent. When the vegetables are translucent, stir in the garlic and coconut milk. Let the mixture cook 5 to 8 minutes before removing the skillet from the heat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in a 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables cook down and the chicken is tender.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk. Canned coconut milk can be used in a pinch, but fresh coconut milk will give your dish a much richer flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breast is very lean and can easily become dry if overcooked. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
- Serve the chicken with a side of rice and beans. This is a classic Cuban combination that is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Garnish the chicken with fresh cilantro. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.
Conclusion:
Cuban coconut chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the coconut sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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