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coconut chicken bites with pina colada sauce

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Recipe by
Chris Adlfinger
@godsdaughter
The Villages, FL

This is an adaption of another recipe. I recently took it to a Pot luck, the chicken bites disappeared quickly and everyone wanted the recipe. The chicken can be left in larger pieces for a main course, just adjust the baking time to assure that your chicken is fully cooked. This is a pleasant change to the coconut shrimp. The sauce can be served over coconut shrimp for a refreshing change.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For coconut chicken bites with pina colada sauce

  • CHICKEN
  • 1 1/2 lb
    chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 1 c
    coconut
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 c
    melted butter
  • SAUCE
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 lb
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    pineapple juice
  • 1/2 c
    coconut milk

How To Make coconut chicken bites with pina colada sauce

  • 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.
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