Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

chicken breasts

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

allspice

0.5 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 cup

coconut milk

divided

0.5 cup

shredded coconut

toasted

2 unit

eggs

0.5 cup

ghee (clarified butter)

2 unit

pineapple rings

sugar glazed

1 cup

wild rice

cooked

1 unit

chicken legs

0.5 tsp

paprika

2 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 cup

mushrooms

sliced

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.5 cup

gravy

brown

Step 1
~3 min

Season chicken breasts with salt, allspice, and black pepper.

Step 2
~3 min

Moisten the seasoned chicken with coconut milk and let it marinate for a couple of hours.

Step 3
~3 min

Toast shredded coconut until lightly browned.

Step 4
~3 min

Prepare egg batter: whisk 2 eggs with 1/3 cup of coconut milk.

Step 5
~3 min

Roll the marinated chicken in the toasted coconut, then dip in the egg batter.

Step 6
~3 min

Fry the breaded chicken in clarified butter (ghee) in a skillet until golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Grate the meat from a quarter of a fresh coconut.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour 1 cup of hot milk over the grated coconut and let it steep for 1 hour.

Step 9
~3 min

Strain the coconut milk through 2 thicknesses of cheesecloth, squeezing to extract all the liquid.

Step 10
~3 min

Clarify butter: melt butter in a small pan over low heat.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour off the clear golden liquid (clarified butter) and discard the milky sediment.

Step 12
~3 min

Cut chicken leg bones into pieces.

Step 13
~3 min

Heat olive oil with paprika in a frying pan; add the chicken pieces and cook slowly, covered, for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 14
~3 min

Add sliced mushroom stems and cook for 10 minutes more.

Step 15
~3 min

Add flour, stirring to prevent lumps.

Step 16
~3 min

Add sour cream and cook slowly, without boiling, until well-mixed.

Step 17
~3 min

Add brown gravy, bring to a boil, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 18
~3 min

Strain the gravy.

Step 19
~3 min

Serve the fried chicken breasts with the strained gravy.

Step 20
~3 min

Serve on a silver platter, topped with a sugar-glazed pineapple ring and garnished with cooked wild rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut rice
Mango salsa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

Showcases Hawaiian flavors and ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Luau
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Weekend

Popularity Score

75/100

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