Are you craving a tantalizing and flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise? Toasted coconut chicken is the ultimate culinary delight, marrying the crispy crunch of toasted coconut with the succulent tenderness of chicken. This exceptional dish is not only a feast for your senses but also a testament to the versatility of chicken as a culinary canvas. It is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more with every bite. So, let's dive into the world of toasted coconut chicken and uncover the secrets to crafting this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
TOASTED COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD
Chicken salad with chopped apple, celery, and grapes in a creamy Dijon mustard dressing is topped with toasted coconut and almonds.
Provided by Silk
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Silk®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly toast coconut and almonds for about 5 minutes. Check often--coconut may brown first. Set aside.
- Whisk together yogurt, Silk, garlic powder, lemon juice, cider vinegar and mustard in a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients (except toasted coconut and almonds), tossing to combine.
- Top with toasted coconut and almonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 122.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
KARI AYAM KELAPA (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH TOASTED COCONUT)
Every country has it's own unique curries. This is a lovely smooth flavored curry with the added bananas. Serve over rice with chutney, chopped apples, chopped tomatoes on the side. Rotis, Naam or chapatis set off this meal to a T. Temper the heat by the amount of Curry powder & Chillies that you use
Provided by Bergy
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut up the chicken.
- Boil the chillies in a small amount of water for2 minutes.
- drain, remove seeds Toast the coconut in a heavy skillet,over medium heat, stirring the whole while until it becomes a lovely brown.
- Do not leave it in the skillet as it will burn.
- Cool.
- Put the cooled coconut into a blender or food processor and grind very fine, add 1/2 cup coconut milk, blend again, set aside, in a bowl In the blender without washing it blend chillies, onion, garlic, tumeric, coriander, cummin, curry powder and sliced lemon grass (or lemon rind) Blend to a puree.
- If necessary add a tbsp of peanut oil.
- Heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the pureed onions& spices, fry stirring constantly until the moisture evaporates and the oil is around the edges.
- Add ground coconut, coconut milk, bananas, and stir well.
- Add chicken and stir gently as the mixture comes to a simmer cover and slow simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally or until the chicken is tender.
CURRIED CHICKEN ROLLED IN TOASTED COCONUT
Make and share this Curried Chicken Rolled in Toasted Coconut recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 28m
Yield 30 bite-size pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the stock and chicken breast in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Cover, bring to a simmer, then cook for 8 minutes.
- Set aside until completely cooled. This could be done the day before.
- Remove the chicken from the stock (saving the liquid for a soup) and chop medium-fine.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add the chicken, onion, curry powder, walnuts, and salt; mix together gently.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours - it's much easier to roll when cold.
- Dampen your hands and lightly roll the mixture into 3/4-inch balls.
- Press on a coating of toasted coconut and, if you can, serve this hors d'oeuvre within an hour so the coconut will stay crunchy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 76.9, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.9
TOASTED COCONUT CHICKEN
Steps:
- Clean chicken breast and cut into long thin pieces. Set aside. Mix package of dip mix with 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs and set aside. Scramble eggs in a bowl and add 1/4 cup milk. Set aside. Add 1 cup olive oil to saute pan and let it get very hot. Take chicken strips one by one and soak in egg wash, then coat in Panko/dipmix bowl and place in the pan. Repeat until all chicken is used. Let cook until golden brown and then flip over. Serve with fresh veggies, potatoes or pasta. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut for the best flavor.
- Toast the coconut in a single layer to ensure even browning.
- Watch the coconut carefully while toasting to prevent burning.
- Allow the toasted coconut to cool completely before using.
- Store toasted coconut in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Toasted coconut is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It adds a sweet, nutty flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you are looking for a topping for your favorite dessert or a crunchy addition to your next stir-fry, toasted coconut is sure to please. So next time you have some spare coconut, be sure to toast it up and enjoy its delicious flavor.
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