coconut chicken with pepper jelly sauce

Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

A taste of the tropics with the kick of pepper jelly. Source: Unknown

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For coconut chicken with pepper jelly sauce

  • 3/4 cup red pepper jelly
  • 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp., kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 1/4 lbs. chicken tenders, halved lengthwise, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 cups canola oil

How To Make coconut chicken with pepper jelly sauce

  • 1
    Mix jelly, vinegar and chili garlic sauce; Whisk together cornstarch, salt and cayenne in shallow dish. Pour coconut milk into another shallow dish. Mix coconut and panko in a third shallow dish.
  • 2
    toss tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip tenders in coconut milk, then dredge in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. transfer tenders to a parchment lined baking sheet. Chill 1 to 2 hours.
  • 3
    Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium high to 350. Fry tenders in oil in batches til golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer tenders to paper towels lined plate. Season with salt. Serve tenders with sauce.

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