TARO-COATED CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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Taro-Coated Chicken with Tropical Sweet and Sour Sauce image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup boiling water
1 large taro, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices and steamed soft (about 20 to 25 minutes)
1/4 cup Virginia (Smithfield) ham, julienned
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup duck fat or lard
Cornstarch, for coating
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 large chicken breasts (with drumette attached), slightly pounded out
Canola oil, for cooking
1 red onion, 1/4-inch slices
1 medium carrot, 1/4-inch bias slices
4 cloves garlic, 1/16-inch slices
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 serrano chiles, minced
1 small pineapple, 1/2-inch dice
1 large mango, 1/2-inch dice
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, pour the boiling water with the cornstarch and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the taro and mash in well, but do not over mix to a smooth puree. Add the ham, scallions, lard and season. Check for seasoning. Season the chicken and place skin side down. Pat on a 1/2-inch layer of taro on the meat side. Coat both sides with cornstarch and fry until golden brown and the chicken is done, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season lightly and drain on paper towels. Cut each breast in half on the bias.
  • In a large saucepan coated lightly with oil on medium heat, saute the onions, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chiles. Stir and season. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the pineapple, mango and citrus juices/zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for a 20 percent reduction, about 15 minutes. Check for seasoning.

Tiana Taylor
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Marwan Jamil
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This recipe is on my to-cook list. It looks so good!


Devon Zimunhu
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!


Nadia Shahid
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Abdulslam Jutt
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it.


Isaac Vella
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet and sour sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Shafaat Rasul
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it looks and tastes amazing.


Kamran Ahmed Ahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The taro coating is savory and nutty, and the tropical sweet and sour sauce is sweet, sour, and tangy.


mustafa balla
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing.


Kamogelo Blennies
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I've never had taro before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. The taro coating was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ahmed Elsherbini
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The taro coating was a nice change from the usual breading.


Goga Gill
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and the taro coating was soggy. The sauce was also too runny.


Jessica McFadden
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the taro coating was crispy.


Dwayne Chong
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I love taro and I love sweet and sour sauce, so I knew I would love this recipe. I was right! The chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sander Alex
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The taro coating added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The tropical sweet and sour sauce was also a hit.


Shahajan Chowdhury Sani
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I'm not a huge fan of taro, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The taro coating was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. The tropical sweet and sour sauce was also delicious.


wepukhulu Ronald Akram
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This taro-coated chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the taro coating added a delicious nutty flavor. The tropical sweet and sour sauce was the perfect complement, with a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors.