Chicken Coconut Salad Food

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, coriander, and cumin. Set aside.
• In a large nonstick skillet, warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a crust. Then saute for 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet; toss in the broccoli and carrots. Saute for about 3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and the ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Give the sauce a stir and pour it into the skillet. Toss to coat only for 15-20 seconds to warm through. Remove from heat.
• Serve immediately with cooked white rice and a sprinkle of chopped Thai basil.

COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix reserved pineapple juice, the olive oil, vinegar, garlic-pepper blend, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and the salt with whisk; set aside.
• In medium bowl, toss lettuce, bell pepper and pineapple chunks; set aside.
• Coat both sides of chicken with cornstarch; shake off excess. In shallow bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and the egg with whisk until blended. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and coconut.
• In large skillet, heat 1 inch vegetable oil over medium heat or to 350°F. Dip chicken in coconut milk mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Cook chicken in oil 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Drain on paper towels.
• Stir dressing; drizzle over lettuce mixture and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken diagonally into slices; arrange on salads. Sprinkle with onions.

COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• preheat oven to 400.
• whisk together milk juice sugar and salt.
• reserve 1/4 - 1/2 c dressing.
• add chicken tenders.
• bake for about 20 min or until cooked through.
• meanwhile mince onion, shred lettuce and chop cilantro, I used dried.
• add to dressing in a large bowl and toss.
• cut grapes in half and add, toss together.
• divide in half and top with chicken strips when fully cooked.
• you can drizzle a T of the pan sauce over the completed salad.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Season the egg white. Dip the chicken in the egg, then in the coconut. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 20-25 mins, turning once until the chicken is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, tip the cucumber slices into a colander, sprinkle with a little salt and leave for 5 mins to drain. Pat the cucumber slices dry with kitchen paper. In a bowl, mix the onion with the sugar and vinegar, then add the cucumber and serve with the chicken.

COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For Chicken:.
• In a shallow baking dish or pie plate combine coconut and bread crumbs. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and coconut extract.
• Dip chicken strips into beaten eggs, then dip in seasoned flour.
• Dip again in eggs. Press into coconut-bread crumb mixture, using palm of hand. Coat well!
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
• Add coconut-battered chicken to oil and fry on both sides until golden brown. (2-3 minutes).
• Remove from pan and let stand for 3 minutes. Cut in slices.
• For Salad:.
• Arrange mixed greens, artichokes, tomato, hard-boiled egg slices, avocado slices, shredded cheese and black olives on large platter.
• Place coconut chicken over greens. Serve with honey mustard dressing.
• For Dressing:.
• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients with a whisk. Can make ahead and store in fridge. Serve with salad.

COCONUT CHICKEN NOODLE SALADS

Steps:

• Put the chicken, ginger, lemongrass and coconut milk in a pan and bring to a simmer. Add a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Cool, then chill until cold.
• Cook the noodles following pack instructions. Lift the chicken out of the coconut liquid and shred it, then stir the peanut butter into enough of the liquid to make a thick dressing.
• Divide the noodles between four jars or boxes and spoon over the coconut dressing, or take it with you in a separate jar. Add the beans and tomatoes followed by the chicken and spinach. Seal the lid and chill the jars until you need to pack them. Serve in the jar or, for smaller children tip into bowls.