Caribbean Coconut Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Tia 

"This savory chicken dish is a passed down recipe from my Hawaiian godmother. The perfect dish to serve for an intimate gathering."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped roasted garlic
  • 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail PB Breeze

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, fry chicken breast in vegetable oil until the chicken just begins to brown.
  3. Stir onions, green bell peppers and red bell peppers into the skillet with the chicken. Saute until the onions are translucent. When the vegetables are translucent, stir in the garlic and coconut milk. Let the mixture cook 5 to 8 minutes before removing the skillet from the heat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in a 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables cook down and the chicken is tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2003 by SERRANO 
This is an good recipe, but I thought it could use some additions. I used a whole can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 12, 2003 by TYNHEIDS 
This dish is very tasty however, I would do some things differently next time. Instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 23, 2003 by IRISRAINBO 
I made the Caribbean coconut chicken this weekend for 6 people and while the sauce was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 18, 2003 by Foxhavenfarm 
I prepared everything and threw in in a slow cooker for the day. We had a LUAU. 39 pcs. of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 4, 2005 by Helen 
This was a great change-up to our regular chicken dinners! I had wanted to use something with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2004 by COOKINFORFUN 
This has to be one of my very favourite recipes from this website. I did take the advice of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2008 by lazychef 
When cooking with coconut milk, you have to keep in mind that the longer it cooks, it will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 12, 2003 by BISODER 
I cooked this for my hunny on V-day. I def. didn't let it bake for 45min. It was in the oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by ALETA14 
Excellent! Served mine with lime and a side of coconut rice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on may 12, 2004 by STEPHDALE 
My husband and I both really liked this and my house smelled wonderful! I made a lot of... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Caribbean Coconut Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 272

  • Total Fat: 13.3g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg
  • Sodium: 87mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 29.4g

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