Chef Don Clark's Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Chef Don Clark's Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken (diced); ⅓ cup red pepper (chopped fine); ⅓ cup green pepper (chopped fine); 4 tablespoons garlic (chopped); 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped fine, remove seeds to reduce heat); ⅓ cup red onion (chopped fine); ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup fresh ginger (grated); 1 ½ cups coconut milk; ¼ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup chopped pineapple in juice; kosher salt; coarse black pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with; ¼ cup water; 1 cup toasted coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken (diced)
⅓ cup red pepper (chopped fine)
⅓ cup green pepper (chopped fine)
4 tablespoons garlic (chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (chopped fine, remove seeds to reduce heat)
⅓ cup red onion (chopped fine)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh ginger (grated)
1 ½ cups coconut milk
¼ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup chopped pineapple in juice
kosher salt
coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with
¼ cup water
1 cup toasted coconut (optional)

1
In a large skillet heat the olive oil.
2
Saute garlic and onion for 5 minutes.
3
Add the diced chicken and cook until chicken turns white.
4
Add half the ginger and all of the jalapeno pepper, green pepper, and red pepper.
5
Cook for 2 minutes then add the coconut milk and brown sugar.
6
Salt and pepper to taste.
7
Let simmer for 10 minutes then add the cornstarch to thicken.
8
When the mixture has thickened, add the pineapple along with the remainder of the ginger to get one last blast of flavor.
9
If you use the toasted coconut, toast it until brown in the oven at 400-450 degrees, and garnish with the toasted coconut.
10
(Fill the plantain cups and serve hot.
11
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510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken (diced), ⅓ cup red pepper (chopped fine), ⅓ cup green pepper (chopped fine), 4 tablespoons garlic (chopped), and more.

Yes, Chef Don Clark's Coconut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef Don Clark's Coconut Chicken

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