COCONUT FRIED CHICKEN
Inspired by the famous coconut fried chicken at Cha Cha Chicken in Santa Monica, California, this sweet and spicy recipe is perfect served with fresh cilantro and plenty of lime wedges for squeezing.
Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the coconut milk, lime juice, onion and chile. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight to let the coconut milk mixture tenderize the chicken.
- About an hour before frying, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit out at room temperature to take the chill off.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add enough oil to come about halfway up the sides and heat to 365 degrees F.
- In large bowl, combine the flour, coconut, salt, garlic powder, thyme, five-spice powder, cayenne, allspice and nutmeg and stir until well combined.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and lightly shake off the excess. Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, then set it on a baking sheet.
- Add a few pieces of chicken to the pot, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry, in batches if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside on a wire-racked lined baking sheet.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter with the cilantro and lime wedges.
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Aksana luv
laksana95@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe.
Md Shameem Hossain
s94@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper.
Luyanda Zwane
zwane_luyanda@hotmail.comI would definitely make this recipe again.
Dora Hernandez
h_dora@gmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe. The chicken was delicious, and the coconut flavor was just right.
Shakib al islam Nirob
sn@hotmail.frI found that the coconut flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll try using less coconut next time.
Renee Watts
watts-renee@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as crispy as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked it.
MD BAKIR ISLAM
islam-m77@yahoo.comThis is the best coconut fried chicken I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
MD.SHIHAB HOSSEN
hossen@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut flavor is perfectly balanced, and it pairs really well with the chicken.
Yakubu Umar
uyakubu@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the coconut fried chicken, and they couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was.
vanessa claire
v.c78@yahoo.comThis recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The chicken turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Samir Acharya
a.samir@yahoo.comI've made this coconut fried chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The coconut flavor is subtle but noticeable, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Sharwan Kumar
ksharwan7@hotmail.co.ukThis coconut fried chicken recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a delicious coconut flavor. My family loved it.