COCONUT CHICKEN

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Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons shredded coconut
4 whole chicken breasts (about 4 pounds)
1 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken broth (see Soups: Chicken Broth)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ginger root juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°. Bake coconut, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until golden brown. (Watch carefully so coconut does not burn.) Remove bones and skin from chicken breast cut each chicken breast lengthwise into 2-inch strips.Heat coconut milk, broth, sugar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, the gingerroot juice, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt and the white pepper to boiling. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat keep warm.Heat vegetable oil (2 inches) in wok to 350°. Mix flour, water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the egg white in medium bowl. Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time 3 minutes or until very light brown drain on paper towels.Increase oil to 375°. Fry half of the chicken 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken. Cut each piece crosswise into 1-inch pieces, using a very sharp knife place in a single layer on heated platter. Pour coconut sauce over chicken garnish with toasted coconut and, if desired, maraschino cherries.8 servings**The coconut flavor of this recipe turns everyday chicken into an exotic tropical treat. The white sauce over golden brown chicken makes a very attractive dish. Toasted coconut stores well at room temperature. Keep it in a close jar up to several months.From "Betty Crocker's New Chinese Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Jun Amid
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This was my first time making coconut chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ikhtisham khan Ikhtisham Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan meal, so cleanup is easy.


Cute
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Noar Amer
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Susstornado
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This was my first time making coconut chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Norbai kasan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan meal, so cleanup is easy.


Sky Rainbow
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nishad F
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


benric the joker uganda
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This was my first time making coconut chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Thando Sibiya
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan meal, so cleanup is easy.


Darelle Jones
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Naasir Lio
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and broccoli, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


aimen hussein
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Seevadassen Mooken
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I made this coconut chicken last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be m


juma chanda
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This coconut chicken was so easy to make and so delicious! I used chicken thighs and cooked it for about 20 minutes, and it was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I served it with rice and broc


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