Coconut Chicken Bites With Pina Colada Sauce Recipes

COCONUT CHICKEN BITES WITH PINA COLADA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in sauce pan.
• 2. Add brown sugar and stir over med heat until sugar is melted and browns slightly.
• 3. Add flour, stirring until well blended over med heat. Mixture will thicken.
• 4. Add juice and coconut milk to sauce mixture. While cooking over low heat mixture will thicken, stir occasionally. While sauce is simmering prepare chicken.
• 5. Cut raw chicken into bite size pieces.
• 6. Place chicken pieces into a bowl with the buttermilk.
• 7. Place flour, panko, coconut and seasonings in plastic bag, mix well. Place chicken in bag, a few pieces at a time and shake to cover well.
• 8. Place chicken pieces on parchment lined baking pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
• 9. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes until cooked through and browned.

COCONUT CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PINA COLADA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together coconut, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in flat dish.
• Dip chicken strips into egg, then coat with coconut mixture.
• Place in shallow baking pan and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through, turning once.
• To Make Pina Colada Dipping Sauce: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINA COLADA DIP (7 POINTS WW)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine first 3 ingredients in a large plastic bag.
• Add chicken to bag and seal.
• Marinate in fridge 1½ hours - turn bag occasionally.
• Combine bread crumbs, coconut, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade.
• Dredge chicken, 1 pc at a time into bread crumb mixture.
• Place chicken on a sprayed baking sheet
• Coat top of chicken with cooking spray.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until done.

COCONUT CHICKEN STRIPS WITH PINA COLADA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine hot sauce, lime juice, and coconut milk in 2 large plastic ziploc bags or a airtight/leak proof container with a lid.
• Add the chicken to the bag or container and marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge, turning the chicken halfway through so all sides soak in the marinade.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.
• Combine bread crumbs, coconut flakes, salt, curry powder, onion powder, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and roll each strip in the bread crumb mixture.
• Place on the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

PINA COLADA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until no pink remains and the juices run clear.
• Remove to a platter and cover to keep warm.
• Add the cream of coconut and heavy cream to the skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until well combined.
• Stir in the pineapple and cherries and return the chicken to the skillet.
• Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut, and serve.