COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

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It's easy to bring a tropical taste to your table with this interesting chicken dish. The vinaigrette adds a nice tart touch to the slightly sweet coconut coating.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crushed shredded wheat cereal
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon each cornstarch and sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup drained pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine cereal and coconut. Remove skin from chicken if desired. Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then coat with coconut mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Add vinegar and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add green pepper and onion; cook until onion is softened. Stir in pineapple and pimientos; heat through. Serve with chicken.

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