Caribbeancoconutchicken Recipes

CARIBBEAN COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together first 8 ingredients in a shallow bowl; reserve 2 Tablespoons mixture.
• Dredge chicken breasts in remaining mixture.
• Melt butter in a lare skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side.
• Stir in reserved onion mixture, cream of coconut and soy sauce.
• Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
• I like to garnish this dish with a few sprinkles of flaked coconut and chopped peanuts.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
• In a large skillet, fry chicken breasts in vegetable oil until the chicken just begins to brown.
• Stir onions, green bell pepper and red bell pepper into the skillet with the chicken. Saute until the onions are translucent. When the vegetables are translucent, stir in the garlic and coconut milk. Let the mixture cook 5 to 8 minutes before removing the skillet from the heat. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Transfer the mixture to a 9- x 13-inch baking dish and bake in a 425ºF (220ºC) oven for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables cook down and the chicken is tender.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• MIX first 4 ingredients. Refrigerate 20 min. or until ready to serve.
• TOP crackers with 2 avocado pieces, chicken, yogurt mixture, coconut and cilantro.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Add marinade and chicken to re-sealable plastic bag, mix thoroughly and let marinate, refrigerated, for 4 to 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat grill to high, remove excess marinade from chicken and place on grill. Grill each side of chicken for 3 to 4 minutes then place on a pan and finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Squeeze a lime wedge over each piece of chicken and serve.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients. Refrigerate 20 min. or until ready to serve.
• Top crackers with avocados, chicken, yogurt mixture, coconut and cilantro.

CARIBBEAN CANADIAN GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• To Make Glaze: In a medium bowl combine the ketchup, pineapple juice, molasses, rum, mustard and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
• Place chicken pieces in a lightly oiled 9x13 inch baking dish; brush both sides with prepared glaze, using about 1/2 of the glaze. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Also, refrigerate remaining glaze.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Lightly brush chicken pieces on one side with some of the reserved glaze and bake uncovered in preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Turn pieces, brush with remaining glaze and bake for another 25 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Preheat oven to broil.
• Put chicken under broiler and lightly brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes each side. (Note: Watch chicken carefully, as this 'sugary' glaze burns easily!)

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss with chicken breasts until evenly coated. In a bowl, combine duck sauce, marinara sauce, mango hot sauce and 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. Coat chicken evenly with sauce mixture. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish, and dredge chicken until evenly breaded. Place chicken in baking dish. Place nectarine slices around the edge of baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken, pour 1/2 cup grapefruit juice over chicken, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes or until done.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN IN COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, cook chicken in batches until browned, remove from pan, set to one side. Wipe pan clean.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in pan, add onion, garlic and chili. Cook until onion softens.
• Return chicken to pan, add coconut milk, saffron, stock, sugar and season with pepper, stir well. Simmer over medium low heat 20-25 Min's, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly and reduced.
• While chicken is simmering, boil the rice until tender, drain.
• To serve: Place rice on plate, spoon chicken over rice and sprinkle chives and parsley over the top.

CREAMY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Trim the spring onions and thinly slice.
• Peel the garlic and finely chop.
• Cut off the top from the chilli, slit down the side and remove seeds and membrane, then finely chop.
• Heat a large wok, add the oil and when hot, add the spring onions, garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the onion has softened.
• Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
• Blend the coconut milk with the chicken stock until smooth, the pour into the wok.
• Add the pasta or spaghetti with the lemon slices and bring to the boil.
• Simmer, half-covered, for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the lemon slices and add the chicken.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
• Stir in the chopped coriander and ladle into heated bowls.
• Garnish with sprigs of fresh coriander and serve immediately.

CHICKEN IN COCONUT MILK (MARTINIQUE, CARIBBEAN)

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a lrg deep skillet & add chicken quarters (or breasts). Fry gently over moderate heat till all chicken surfaces are golden brown, turning occ in the oil. Remove chicken & set aside.
• Add onions, garlic & chile to the skillet & fry gently till soft (about 5 minutes). Do not allow onion to brown ~ it should be only lightly colored.
• Return chicken to the skillet & pour in the coconut milk. Sprinkle w/saffron & season w/salt & pepper. Stir well & simmer gently for 30-40 min till the chicken is cooked + tender & the sauce has thickened & somewhat reduced. Serve immediately w/boiled rice, a ladle of sauce over the chicken & rice & sprinkled w/fresh parsley.

EASY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and seasoning; saute until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, pineapple and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until flavors are blended and chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Serve with rice and, if desired, cilantro.

CARIBBEAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT, LIME, AND CHILES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a shallow Dutch oven or casserole with a lid over high heat.
• Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and add to the hot oil, skin side down. Sear, flipping once, until browned on both sides and the fat renders, about 5 minutes.
• Push the chicken to one side of the pan, add the thyme and onions to the other side, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Cook, stirring, until the onions get some color, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chile, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then add the coconut milk and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer skin side up and surround with the onion mixture. The skin should be just above the liquid line. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and stir in the lime juice. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and lime zest.
• Serve immediately with lime wedges.
• DO AHEAD: The cooked chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk cream of coconut and fresh lime juice in small bowl until smooth. Stir in green onions, curry powder, cayenne pepper and salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Brush half of sauce over chicken or seafood before and during grilling. Pass remaining sauce separately.

COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS WITH CREAMY CARIBBEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed, 5 to 6 times. Transfer to a bowl; fold in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a shallow dish, combine chicken and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg whites and water. In a third shallow dish, stir together panko, coconut, sesame seeds and paprika. Drain chicken. Dip chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture to coat; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Place chicken on lightly greased baking sheets; spritz with cooking spray. Bake until chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking and spritzing with additional cooking spray. Serve with salsa.

CARIBBEAN BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat. Trim and discard excess fat from chicken.
• Mix seasonings in small bowl until well blended; stir in lime juice to form paste. Rub onto chicken.
• Place chicken, skin-side up, on grill; cover with lid. Grill 25 min., turning and brushing with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce after 15 min. Turn chicken over; brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Grill 5 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).