Coconut Chicken Lollipops with Tropical Ketchup and Anaheim Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Coconut Chicken Lollipops with Tropical Ketchup and Anaheim Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh tangelo juice (or orange juice); 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; Salt and ground black pepper; 1 dozen chicken drumettes, bones frenched; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly; 1 white onion, sliced thinly; Salt; 2 cups ketchup; 1 sweet ripe mango, peeled and chopped; Juice of 1 orange; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Ground black pepper; Splash rice vinegar; 10 Anaheim chiles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 white onions, chopped; 2 habanero peppers, chopped; Salt and ground black pepper; 3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups thinly shaved dried, unsweetened coconut flakes; Vegetable oil, for frying; Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh tangelo juice (or orange juice)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and ground black pepper
1 dozen chicken drumettes, bones frenched
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
1 white onion, sliced thinly
Salt
2 cups ketchup
1 sweet ripe mango, peeled and chopped
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Ground black pepper
Splash rice vinegar
10 Anaheim chiles
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 white onions, chopped
2 habanero peppers, chopped
Salt and ground black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups thinly shaved dried, unsweetened coconut flakes
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt

1
For the marinade: Combine the tangelo juice, olive oil, lime juice, oregano, cumin, garlic, and some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2
Add the chicken, toss to coat, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the fridge overnight.
3
For the tropical ketchup: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and the olive oil.
4
Add the garlic and onions and a good pinch of salt.
5
Saute the onions until completely translucent, about 15 minutes.
6
Add the ketchup, mango and citrus juices.
7
Lower the flame and cook, stirring every once in a while, until reduced and thickened.
8
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and vinegar (adding a little more lemon or orange juice if needed) and refrigerate until cold.
10
For the chile sauce: Char the Anaheim peppers over an open flame or on the grill.
11
Roughly chop the peppers and transfer to a blender.
12
Heat a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
13
Add the garlic, onions and habanero peppers and saute, stirring, to caramelize the onions.
14
Transfer the mixture to the blender with the charred Anaheim peppers.
15
Puree everything until smooth.
16
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
17
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and stir in the mayo a little at a time until it tastes just right.
18
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
19
Remove the chicken from the marinade.
20
Coat in the flour, then the beaten eggs, finishing in the coconut.
21
Fill a deep skillet halfway with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high to 350 degrees F. Fry the chicken lollipops until golden on all sides and cooked through.
22
Drain on paper towels and season with a little salt.
23
Serve the chicken with the tropical ketchup and Anaheim chile sauce.
24
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
25
The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh tangelo juice (or orange juice), 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Coconut Chicken Lollipops with Tropical Ketchup and Anaheim Chile Sauce 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.

Coconut Chicken Lollipops with Tropical Ketchup and Anaheim Chile Sauce

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