Coconut Chicken Towers

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 5
Coconut Chicken Towers with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ( maybe a bit more )
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger , grated
1 tablespoon white rum
2 inches lemongrass
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lime zest , finely grated
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 small garlic clove , minced
1 tablespoon onion , minced
1/2 cup arborio rice
3 tablespoons white wine
salt
pepper
1 small eggplant , sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
pepper
garlic powder
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , filets , cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 egg whites
1/2 cup dried unsweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
coconut oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
489
Sugar
18g
Fat
24g
Coconut Chicken Towers are a delicious and inventive way to enjoy chicken. Inspired by Thai flavors, this dish combines seasoned rice, slices of roasted eggplant, and crispy coconut chicken coated in a panko breadcrumb mixture. The entire dish is then drizzled with a sweet and tangy Thai sweet chili sauce. The end result is a tower of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. It's perfect for a special evening dinner or when you want to make something a little more special than your average chicken dish.

Instructions

1.Start by making the Thai sweet chili sauce. Combine the Thai sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, garlic powder, grated ginger, white rum, lemongrass, chicken broth, water, lime zest, and lime juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.Next, prepare the rice. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and minced onion and sauté until fragrant. Add the arborio rice and stir until coated in the butter mixture. Add the white wine and continue stirring until the wine has been absorbed. Begin adding the chicken broth, a ladleful at a time, stirring frequently, and adding more broth once the previous addition has been absorbed. Continue this process until the rice is cooked through.
3.For the eggplant, preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the sliced eggplant on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 10-12 minutes until softened and slightly browned around the edges.
4.To prepare the chicken, mix the cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. In a third bowl, combine the dried coconut and panko breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken chunks in the cornstarch mixture, then dip in the egg white mixture, and finally coat in the coconut breadcrumb mixture. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown.
5.To assemble the Coconut Chicken Towers, place a small amount of rice on a plate, followed by a slice of eggplant, and then the coconut-coated chicken. Repeat, stacking the ingredients until you have a tower shape. Drizzle the Thai sweet chili sauce over the top of the towers and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

PROS

The combination of flavors in this dish is unique and delicious, making it a crowd-pleaser.

The coconut chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The Thai sweet chili sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy, adding a burst of flavor to the towers.

CONS

This dish involves several steps and ingredients, making it more time-consuming and labor-intensive than some other recipes.

The coconut chicken is fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, there are some health benefits to the ingredients. Coconut is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and can help increase heart health. Eggplant is low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants. Ginger and lemongrass are anti-inflammatory, and white rum may help combat stress and anxiety.

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