This is excellent - providing you can get hold of the papaya, simple to put together and very tasty.

8 chicken thighs, skinless
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 cup toasted coconut, crumbled
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Papaya Salsa: recipe follows
Fresh mint leaves

In medium bowl, mix orange juice and ginger. In separate bowl, mix coconut and breadcrumbs. Dip each piece of chicken first in orange juice mixture and then in coconut mixture. Place chicken on baking sheet.
Bake in 375 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until brown and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. Remove chicken to serving dish, garnish with mint leaves and serve with Papaya Salsa in separate bowl.
Makes 4 servings.

Papaya Salsa:
In large bowl, mix together:-
1 ripe papaya, peeled and cubed,
1/2 cup diced red onion,
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced,
1 kiwi, peeled and diced,
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Posted in recipes, food by Lisa - December 30th, 2006 |
Tags: cooking, chicken, papaya

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