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Coconut Chicken garnished with parsley

Chinese Coconut Chicken Recipe

Chinese Coconut chicken is healthy and nutritious. The recipe is prepared by using coconut milk, chicken, eggs, and some ground spices. Try this Asian delicacy for a great dinner.
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 507 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Frying Pan
  • Wok
  • Spoon
  • Fork
  • Perforated Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Juice
  • 3 cups Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ cup Corn Starch
  • ¼ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Juice

Instructions
 

  • In another bowl, mix an egg, 2 tsp cornstarch, salt, pepper, and ginger. Pour this egg mixture over the chicken. Cover it for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix 4 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons water.
  • Take a saucepan over high heat and add 1 teaspoon garlic to it. Cook it for 10-15 seconds. Now, add coconut milk, lime juice to it and boil Cook it and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Stir it for about 10 seconds until it thickens.
  • Heat oil in a pan. In a bowl, add cornstarch mixture, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Take the chicken pieces and dip them in the flour batter and fry it for three minutes.
  • Cut each piece crosswise using a very sharp knife. Place the single layer on a heated platter. Reheat the sauce over high heat and pour it over the chicken.
  • Garnish the edge of the platter with coconut flakes, some greens, or lemon slices.

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Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g
Keyword Chinese, Chinese Coconut Chicken, Chinese Cuisine, Coconut Chicken
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