Coconutchickenwithchilliapricotchutney Recipes

LIME, CHILLI AND COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except coconut milk and chicken breasts together in a plastic container big enough to also fit chicken into.
• Slice chicken breasts into strips - you should get about 4-6 strips from each chicken breast, depending on the size.
• Put the chicken breasts into the container with the marinade and mix well, making sure all chicken strips are thoroughly coated with the marinade.
• Seal the container and place it in the fridge for at least an hour.
• Remove from the fridge and heat a frying pan on medium-high heat on the stove.
• Take the chicken strips out of the marinade, and scrape all the marinade off. Put the chicken in the pan and cook.
• After one side of the strips are browned, turn over. Then tip the remaining marinade into the pan, around the chicken.
• Cook chicken and marinade for a few seconds, then add coconut milk. Allow to boil, then turn down and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then serve with steamed rice and veggies.

COCONUT CHIKKI

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of ghee to a pan over low heat; add coconut and roast until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Add brown sugar to a skillet over medium heat and slowly mix in sugar. Put in a glug of water, increase heat, and bring to a boil, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Lower the heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to solidify, about 2 minutes. Add coconut and mix in until well combined.
• Transfer mixture to a greased sheet pan or baking dish and spread out. Cut immediately into squares or rectangles and allow to cool completely.
• Take the coconut you put aside earlier and add it to the mixture, mix well so the coconut is evenly spread throughout the sugar
• Pour the mixture into a pan and allow to firm up. Cut into pieces. Serve and enjoy.

COCONUT, CHICKEN AND BANANA CURRY

Steps:

• Mix together the chicken pieces, garam masala and some salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the chicken and onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until beginning to soften. Pour in the stock, stir in the curry paste, then bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cream, almonds and coconut. Peel the bananas and cut into 2cm thick slices. Add to the pan, Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 5 minutes until the bananas are just tender.
• Divide between 4 plates and serve each with boiled rice, a sprinkle of fresh coriander and a wedge of lemon for squeezing over.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH A TROPICAL MANGO RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a large container with a top. Add chicken pieces, toss till coated and set aside.
• Place all Mango Rum Sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend till smooth. Add to a pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Keep warm.
• Whisk egg whites till frothy. Toss in chicken pieces till coated.
• Place coconut in a bowl and dip each piece of chicken to coat with coconut.
• Set aside.
• Place enough oil to cover bottom of a large pan by 1/2 inch and heat to medium high.
• Cook 1/2 the chicken at a time about 4-5 minutes each side. Do not over crowd the pan.
• Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
• Place chicken on a serving platter serve with Mango Rum Sauce.