TARO-COATED CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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Taro-Coated Chicken with Tropical Sweet and Sour Sauce image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup boiling water
1 large taro, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices and steamed soft (about 20 to 25 minutes)
1/4 cup Virginia (Smithfield) ham, julienned
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup duck fat or lard
Cornstarch, for coating
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 large chicken breasts (with drumette attached), slightly pounded out
Canola oil, for cooking
1 red onion, 1/4-inch slices
1 medium carrot, 1/4-inch bias slices
4 cloves garlic, 1/16-inch slices
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 serrano chiles, minced
1 small pineapple, 1/2-inch dice
1 large mango, 1/2-inch dice
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, pour the boiling water with the cornstarch and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the taro and mash in well, but do not over mix to a smooth puree. Add the ham, scallions, lard and season. Check for seasoning. Season the chicken and place skin side down. Pat on a 1/2-inch layer of taro on the meat side. Coat both sides with cornstarch and fry until golden brown and the chicken is done, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season lightly and drain on paper towels. Cut each breast in half on the bias.
  • In a large saucepan coated lightly with oil on medium heat, saute the onions, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chiles. Stir and season. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the pineapple, mango and citrus juices/zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for a 20 percent reduction, about 15 minutes. Check for seasoning.

Jesan 999
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah K
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Giorno Giovanna
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Abuchi Onunkwo
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The taro coating was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malik Faisal Khokhar
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices.


Osunde Lucky
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Costin
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Naddy
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Paul Alvarez
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Vipul Sridhar
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Hashir Mughal
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was still very good.


Jamshaid awan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken cooking method.


Jahari Ford
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cris Rangel
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I'm not a huge fan of taro, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


DASHAWNDA Kennady
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajiha Mustafa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it!


Rory Raine
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This taro-coated chicken with tropical sweet and sour sauce was an absolute delight to make and even better to eat! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, while the sauce was tangy, sweet, and incredibly refreshing. I'll definitely be making this agai