COCONUT CHICKEN FRY

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Packed with spices and flavor, this chicken supper dish is surprisingly simple to prepare.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil
1 cinnamon stick
6 green cardamom pods, whole*
6 cloves, whole
1 onion, finely sliced
12 curry leaves*
3 to 4 whole green chiles
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into thin strips
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2-pounds chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs), skin removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garam masala
Boiling water
6 1/2-ounces freshly grated coconut
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Small handful chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the cinnamon, cardamom pods, and cloves, and fry for 20 to 30 seconds, or until the spices are fragrant. Add the onion, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Add the curry leaves, chiles, ginger, and garlic, and reduce the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic has softened. Add the chicken pieces, and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Season the chicken, with salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add the garam masala and enough boiling water to reach halfway up the chicken pieces. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to a low heat and simmer the mixture for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the lid from the pan, turn the heat up to a high heat, and boil off any excess liquid, stirring continuously.
  • Once the liquid has almost completely boiled away, add the grated coconut and the lemon juice, and stir well. Cover the pan again and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are tender, and completely cooked through.
  • Just before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro.

Jackie Richardson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I loved the crispy coconut coating. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Chano Chani
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chicken was dry and the coconut coating was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


Shinto Mubarak
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so delicious. I loved the crispy coconut coating. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


MD MUBAROK
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The coconut flavor is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


six the gamer
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken. It was so crispy and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


shanur alam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I loved the crispy coconut coating. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


abtube gaming
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chicken was dry and the coconut coating was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


lil chris
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so delicious. I loved the crispy coconut coating. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Raja Khaskheli
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so crispy and juicy. The coconut flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abigail Solomons
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This coconut chicken fry is amazing! I have made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The coconut flavor is perfect and not overpowering. I highly recommend