CARIBBEAN COCONUT CHICKEN BITES

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This recipe translates into finger food and hors d'oeuvres as easily as it is served for a main course.

Provided by Jerri Reed

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 thin slices prosciutto
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 ripe mango - peeled and cut into eight 1-inch wide strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon finely crumbled dried thyme
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed
1 lime, juiced
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place a prosciutto slice on each chicken breast. Trim prosciutto to fit inside the chicken breast with a 1/2-inch border of chicken.
  • Place 2 slices mango in the center of each prosciutto slice.
  • Roll the chicken breast lengthwise to completely enclose the mango and prosciutto. Tuck and pinch the ends to seal rolls tightly.
  • Arrange chicken rolls on a baking sheet and refrigerate until very firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine flour, salt, curry powder, black pepper, and thyme in a bowl. Pour mixture onto a plate.
  • Pour beaten eggs onto a separate plate.
  • Sprinkle coconut onto a third plate.
  • Slice chicken rolls into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Roll chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess flour.
  • Coat chicken in the beaten egg until completely covered; allow excess egg to drip off.
  • Roll chicken in coconut.
  • Arrange the coated chicken rolls on a plate in a single layer. Cover and refrigerate to allow coating to set, 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep, heavy skillet to immerse chicken rolls. Turn heat to medium.
  • Fry half the chicken rolls in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on several layers of paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken rolls.
  • Place chicken rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
  • Splash chicken rolls with lime juice and serve alongside lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 270.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MR_ HASSONI
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These coconut chicken bites were a waste of time and ingredients. They were dry and tasteless.


Gofentseone Tsalaile
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I was disappointed with these coconut chicken bites. The chicken was bland and the coconut flavor was barely there.


Winta Afrikana Music
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my coconut chicken bites didn't turn out right. The chicken was tough and the coconut coating was too thick.


Benjamin Reese
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my coconut chicken bites didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The chicken was a little dry and the coconut flavor was overpowering.


Tabrej Khan
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These coconut chicken bites are delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Syco Mano
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I love the flavor of these coconut chicken bites. They're the perfect party food.


R'Jheno Marti
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These coconut chicken bites are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Babby Paswan
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I'm not a great cook, but these coconut chicken bites turned out perfectly! My friends and family loved them.


SHOHID MAHIR
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These coconut chicken bites are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Sabir ahmed
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I made these coconut chicken bites for my family and they loved them! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the coconut flavor was just right.


Lokendra Budha II
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These coconut chicken bites are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and savory flavor.


Juozas Rudnickas123
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these chicken bites were amazing! The coconut flavor was subtle and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend them.


Filmon Esyas
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These coconut chicken bites were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor. I will definitely be making them again.