MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - August 2, 2010) - (Family Features) A classic American cookbook has fresh, new recipes and plenty of ideas for making cooking simpler, more fun and more delicious than ever.
The Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 15th Edition (Wiley Publishing, 2010) has been completely revised and redesigned, with new chapters, recipes, icons and useful information. New features include:
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- Three new chapters on Breakfasts and Brunches, Casseroles, and Convenience Cooking.
- 1,400 recipes for every meal and every occasion, from a fancy sit-down dinner to speedy lunches on the go.
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This recipe is just one of the many mouth-watering recipes you'll want to try. For more information, visit wiley.com.
| Coconut Chicken with Pineapple-Mango Salsa | |
| Start to finish: 30 minutes | |
| Makes: 4 servings | |
| 1 | egg, lightly beaten |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/8 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 1/4 | cups flaked coconut |
| 14 to 16 | ounces chicken breast tenderloins |
| 1 | 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits (juice pack), drained |
| 1 | cup chopped refrigerated mango slices (about 10 slices) |
| 2 | tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro (optional) |
| 1 | tablespoon lime juice |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil; lightly grease foil. Set pan aside.
In a shallow bowl whisk together egg, oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne pepper. Spread coconut in a second shallow bowl. Dip each chicken piece in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Coat chicken pieces with coconut. Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F).
Meanwhile, for salsa, in a medium bowl combine pineapple, mango, cilantro (if desired), lime juice, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with chicken.
PER 3 ounces chicken + 1/3 cup salsa: 393 calories, 18 g total fat (12 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat), 110 mg cholesterol, 461 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein
EXCHANGES: 1 Fruit, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat, 2 Fat
