BANANA COCONUT CHICKEN
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min. Makes: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
• 3 BANANAS, cut into 1-inch pieces • 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes • 2 eggs beaten • 2 cups finely chopped coconut • Oil for frying • 1 can (15 ounce) pineapple chunks, drained, reserve 3 tablespoons juice • 1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch squares • 1/2 cup sliced green onions • 1/2 cup pineapple preserves • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
DIRECTIONS
HAVE bananas and chicken cut and ready.
Dip bananas into beaten egg, then coat with coconut.
Repeat with the chicken pieces.
PUT about 2-inches oil in a wok or deep fat fryer and fry until done, 1 to 2 minutes for bananas, 3 to 4 minutes for the chicken.
Drain on paper towels.
REMOVE oil from wok.
Stir fry the pineapple chunks and bell pepper until crisp-tender.
Add the chicken and bananas. Serve.
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