Loquat chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and sour flavors from the loquats and the savory chicken creates a complex and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Loquat chicken is also a healthy dish, as it is packed with vitamins and minerals from the loquats and the chicken. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, loquat chicken is a great option. With its simple preparation and delicious flavor, it is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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LOQUAT AND CRANBERRY CHICKEN
The thick sweet/tart sauce in my Loquat and Cranberry Chicken is really wonderful paired with crispy chicken and orzo. This dish looks and tastes like a sophisticated dish you would order in a nice restaurant.
Provided by Sharon Rigsby
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the Loquat and Cranberry Sauce, place the loquats and cranberries in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add, water, orange juice, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in the ground ginger and ground cinnamon. Reduce the heat and simmer about 30 minutes, or until the loquats are soft. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice and mix well. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired consistency. I like to leave some chunks of fruit. Set the sauce aside while you prepare your chicken.
- Your chicken breasts should be about ¼ inch thick for this dish. If they are really thick, simply take a sharp knife and slice them horizontally into 2 or 3 fillets. Or, you can pound them with a meat mallet until they are the thickness you want.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper and season lightly with salt and pepper; coat both sides with flour.
- Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl or pie plate. Add water and whisk until they are mixed well.
- Pour the panko crumbs on a plate.
- Take the chicken breasts, which have been coated with flour and dip into the egg mixture, then dredge both sides in the panko mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Pour ½ of the Loquat and Cranberry Sauce into the skillet, deglaze the pan, scrape up any browned bits and mix well.
- To serve, place cooked and drained orzo on a plate, top with a chicken breast and liberally spoon the Loquat and Cranberry Sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 328 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 79 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LOQUAT CHICKEN
If you have a loquat tree in your back yard or know someone who does, you'll be trying to find something to do with them. This is a great tart and spicy way to use some up of those seemingly endless loquats. Recipe would work well with pork too. Loquats are very much a seasonal fruit. Late spring to early summer is the only time of year you can find them. Pairs very well with rice.
Provided by dalcazar
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place loquats into a saucepan and stir in water, orange juice, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir in ground ginger, cinnamon, lemon pepper, and smoked paprika. Reduce heat to low and simmer until loquats are soft and starting to break apart, about 20 minutes, occasionally whisking vigorously to help break up the fruit. When sauce is thick, stir in vinegar and simmer 3 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry chicken breasts until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove chicken breasts and cut into bite-size pieces, return to skillet, and stir in 1/4 the loquat sauce, scraping and dissolving any browned bits of food into the sauce. Serve with remaining loquat sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 188.3 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
LOQUAT CRUMBLE
We have two loquat trees in our yard, and after experimenting with several recipes, this is my favorite use for their delicious fruit.
Provided by Kristen Schirmer
Categories Desserts Crisps and Crumbles Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove seeds and blossoms from loquats, cut in half, and place into a saucepan. Drizzle with lemon juice immediately to prevent fruit from turning brown. Cover skillet and heat over low-medium heat until loquats release their juices and come to a simmer, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir often.
- Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a bowl and pour over the simmering loquats. Stir well until thoroughly combined and return to a simmer over low heat. Cook until filling has thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and lightly coat with cooking spray. Transfer loquat filling to the skillet.
- Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level with a knife. Combine flour, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle mixture over loquat filling.
- Place skillet on a sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven until filling is thick and bubbly and topping is browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 87.2 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 118.2 mg, Sugar 51.7 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe loquats for the best flavor and texture in your dish.
- If you can't find fresh loquats, you can substitute canned or frozen loquats. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Serve the loquat chicken immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Loquat chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy flavor of the loquats pairs perfectly with the savory chicken, and the dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare chicken, give loquat chicken a try!
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