Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of coconut chicken in a tropical mango rum sauce! This exquisite dish combines the sweetness of coconut and mango with the warmth of rum, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. The succulent chicken, coated in a crispy coconut crust, is cooked to perfection and smothered in a velvety mango sauce infused with aromatic rum. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this delectable recipe will leave you craving more. Whether you are entertaining guests or seeking a culinary adventure, this coconut chicken with a tropical mango rum sauce is a surefire hit.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH MANGO COCONUT SAUCE
This dish is layered with sweet and savory flavors, thanks to the tropical trio of pumpkin pie spice, coconut milk and mangoes.
Provided by McCormick Gourmet
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin pie spice, sea salt and red pepper in shallow dish. Coat chicken evenly on both sides in flour mixture
- Heat oil in nonstick 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken. Drain excess fat from pan. Add red onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, mango and remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice. Bring to boil. Return chicken to pan. Cover
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with cooked rice, if desired
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 Calories
COCONUT CHICKEN WITH A TROPICAL MANGO RUM SAUCE
I made this for Ready Set Cook 2006. This Easy, Sweet, Caribbean recipe consist of chicken strips coated with coconut and fried with a warm rum mango sauce with a little kick. Scotch Bonnet Pepper are very HOT! Be careful not to get in your eyes. Best to wear gloves when handling. Serve over rice for a main meal or as appetizers.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a large container with a top. Add chicken pieces, toss till coated and set aside.
- Place all Mango Rum Sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend till smooth. Add to a pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Keep warm.
- Whisk egg whites till frothy. Toss in chicken pieces till coated.
- Place coconut in a bowl and dip each piece of chicken to coat with coconut.
- Set aside.
- Place enough oil to cover bottom of a large pan by 1/2 inch and heat to medium high.
- Cook 1/2 the chicken at a time about 4-5 minutes each side. Do not over crowd the pan.
- Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
- Place chicken on a serving platter serve with Mango Rum Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 952.6, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 322.7, Carbohydrate 78.1, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 49.8, Protein 43.7
COCONUT CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL MANGO RUM SAUCE
. 52
Categories Chicken Main Dish Mangoes Coconut Chicken breast
Time 46m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a large container with a top. Add chicken pieces, toss until coated and set aside. Place all Mango Rum Sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add to a pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Keep warm. Whisk egg whites until frothy. Toss in chicken pieces until coated. Place coconut in a bowl and dip each piece of chicken to coat with coconut. Set aside. Place enough oil to cover bottom of a large pan by ½ inch and heat to medium high. Cook ½ the chicken at a time about 4 to 5 minutes each side. Do not over crowd the pan. Drain cooked chicken on paper towels. Place chicken on a serving platter serve with Mango Rum Sauce.
Nutrition Facts :
OVEN FRIED COCONUT CHICKEN WITH MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the chicken tenders: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a sheet pan and spray with cooking spray.
- Create a 3-step breading process in 3 separate shallow bowls. Put the coconut flour in the first bowl, eggs and coconut milk in the second bowl, whisked to combine, and panko, coconut, salt and pepper in the last bowl, stirred to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry and add it to the coconut flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the egg mixture, making sure to coat the chicken entirely. Lastly, lay the chicken in the panko mixture, turning it over and pressing into the breading to coat evenly. Place on the wire rack. Spray the chicken with additional cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. (See Cook's Note.)
- For the dipping sauce: Whisk together the chutney, yogurt and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
- To serve this as a salad, combine the iceberg, carrots, tomatoes and red cabbage together in a bowl. Whisk the apple cider vinegar into the mango dipping sauce to make a dressing. Lightly dress the salad with the mango dressing. Top with the coconut chicken and serve.
CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE
This is a delicious recipe from Indonesia. The coconut adds a creamy taste to the chicken dish!
Provided by JAZZYCHAZZY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indonesian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the cream of coconut with the hot water until smooth and well blended, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until they have begun to brown but are still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to paper towels, and sprinkle them with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet on top of the cooked onions and garlic, and pour the coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 133.2 mg, Sugar 69.8 g
BAKED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the chicken tenders: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add a wire rack to a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- In 3 separate shallow bowls, create a 3-step breading process. In the first bowl, add the coconut flour. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and a pinch of salt to combine. In the last bowl, add the panko, coconut, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry and add it to the coconut flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it in the egg mixture, making sure to coat the chicken entirely. Last, lay the chicken in the panko mixture, turn it over and press into the breading to coat evenly. Place on the prepared rack on the baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. If the chicken is light in color, place under the broiler for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- For the dipping sauce: Stir together the chutney, yogurt and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
- Serve the chicken with the dipping sauce.
RUM CHICKEN MARINADE
A wonderful Caribbean-inspired marinade for chicken that's perfect for barbequing.
Provided by Sunkist
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, dark rum, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 183.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
MANGO CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BASIL-COCONUT SAUCE
This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it's easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills my kitchen with wonderful aromas. If there are any leftovers, they're just as good reheated the next day. -Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in coconut milk, mango, green onions, ¼ cup basil, miso paste and chili sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is slightly reduced and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup basil. Serve with rice and limes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
COCONUT CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SAUCE
Makes a delicious company dinner or something special for the family. Submitted for the 2006 January RSC
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
- Dry chicken breasts; pound chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap to an even thickness.
- Whisk together egg and milk in a bowl.
- Place fine coconut on a plate.
- Dip chicken breasts in the egg mixture, then coat with the fine coconut.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray generously with vegetable spray, lay coated chicken pieces on it in one layer. Spray coated chicken pieces with vegetable spray. Bake in a 350f degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on thickness,until no longer pink. After 15 minutes, turn chicken pieces. If the coconut coat has not turned brown, place under broiler for 2 minutes. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
- Tropical fruit sauce:.
- Spray a non stick fry pan with vegetable spray, add oil and bring to medium heat; add mango, papaya and ginger, sprinkle with salt and pepper, saute for 6 to 8 minutes until softened; reduce heat.
- Meanwhile, add cornstarch, if using, and milk to sour cream, whisk until smooth; add to fruit in fry pan and stir to mix well, slowly bring to a simmer, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Spoon hot sauce over chicken on the platter, sprinkle toastaed shredded coconut over.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using thighs, trim excess fat.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of coconut milk, soy sauce, and spices enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Use a hot skillet: When cooking the chicken, make sure the skillet is hot enough to sear the meat. This creates a golden crust and locks in the juices.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet: Cooking the chicken in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking.
- Cook the chicken until done: Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make the mango rum sauce while the chicken cooks: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the chicken with the mango rum sauce: The sweet and tangy sauce complements the savory chicken perfectly.
Conclusion:
Coconut chicken with a tropical mango rum sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and flavorful, while the sauce is sweet, tangy, and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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