How to Bake Breaded Spicy Coconut Chicken

I love chicken. Always have and will. There is chicken in my freezer all the time and that is the kind of meat I eat the most. This recipe is from one of my cookbooks. I tweaked the ingredients and flavor a bit to make it a spicy taste. This is a true crowd pleaser that will never fail to get good reviews from your guests or family. I know you'll like it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 pieces of chicken drumsticks
• 1 cup crushed multigrain crackers, about 10
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• One 9oz. jar mango chutney
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons Cajun mustard
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 tsp crushed red chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
• 1 teaspoon basil flakes
• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• Pinch of salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place crackers in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin. If you don't have a rolling pin, crush the crackers with the bottom of a heavy skillet. Add flake coconut to the bag, and shake to mix.

2. The coating batter - - > In a large bowl, whisk together egg, Cajun mustard, buttermilk (evaporated milk, if used), a pinch of salt and pepper.

3. The seasoning mixture - - > In a large pan, mix flour with the rest of the herbs and spices. Stir together the mango chutney, lime juice, and curry powder.

4. Using a pair of tongs, dip chicken pieces in the egg batter, one piece at a time. Then roll and coat them with the seasoning mix. Place the drumsticks inside the resealable bag. Shake well to coat evenly the chicken with crushed crackers and coconut.

5. Place drumsticks in a large baking pan lined with foil. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until done. You'll know when the coat turns golden brown.Cover the chicken with foil the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Serve hot.

6. I am confident this recipe will become a favorite in your house.

Tips & Warnings

• This chicken is very spicy, crunchy. I think it is more healthy than the ones fried. The finished chicken look and taste like fried. If you don't tell anyone, they would have a hard time telling it's baked.
• Instead of crushed multigrain crackers, you can use crushed granola or oatmeal.
• You could try making this with boneless chicken breasts or nuggets.

[jpwriter]

on 12/1/2008 This sounds really good. I love coconut and chicken so how can it be wrong!

[GreenGardenChic]

on 11/30/2008 Oooh, that sounds so good... right now! You're right this is going to be a crowd pleaser.

[MI-Sandi]

on 11/30/2008 Sounds tasty! Can't wait to try. 5*

[MI-Sandi]

on 11/30/2008 Sounds tasty! Can't wait to try. 5*