Coconut Chicken With A Tropical Mango Rum Sauce Recipe

Name: Coconut Chicken With A Tropical Mango Rum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dusting for chicken; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips; Mango rum sauce; 1/4 cup rum; 2 large mangoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon grated cinnamon; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large fresh lime juice, and zest or; 1 large fresh lemon juice, and zest; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper (optional); Coating for Chicken; 3 egg whites; 2 1/2 cups grated coconut; oil, to fry

Servings: persons

Dusting for chicken
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips
Mango rum sauce
1/4 cup rum
2 large mangoes, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon grated cinnamon
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large fresh lime juice, and zest or
1 large fresh lemon juice, and zest
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Coating for Chicken
3 egg whites
2 1/2 cups grated coconut
oil, to fry

1
Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a large container with a top. Add chicken pieces, toss till coated and set aside.
2
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.
3
Whisk egg whites till frothy. Toss in chicken pieces till coated.
4
Place coconut in a bowl and dip each piece of chicken to coat with coconut.
5
Set aside.
6
Place enough oil to cover bottom of a large pan by 1/2 inch and heat to medium high.
7
Cook 1/2 the chicken at a time about 4-5 minutes each side. Do not over crowd the pan.
8
Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
9
Place chicken on a serving platter serve with Mango Rum Sauce.

352

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dusting for chicken, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Coconut Chicken With A Tropical Mango Rum 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 With A Tropical Mango Rum Sauce

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