Dreaming of smells and tastes from the Caribbean? Try this Chicken Trinidad With Orange Rum Sauce, Compliments of Viking Ocean Cruises

Chicken Trinidad with Orange Rum Sauce

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 4 6-oz (170-g) chicken breasts, boneless
• 2 T (30 ml) Angostura bitters
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lg apple, peeled and finely diced
• ¾ C (129 g) almonds, chopped
• Canola or vegetable oil for frying
• 1 C (125 g) flour
• 3 lg eggs, beaten
• 1 C (75 g) grated unsweetened coconut

Sauce:

• 2 C (473 ml) orange juice
• 2 oz (57 ml) rum
• ⅔ C (173 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 T (59 ml) heavy cream

Garnish:

• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• Chopped parsley, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

Place the breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until very flat; remove plastic wrap. Using a pastry brush, brush breasts with bitters and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread apple and almonds over the breasts and roll up, securing ends with toothpicks.

Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep saucepan. Place saucepan over medium heat until oil reaches 350°F (177°C).

Meanwhile, place flour on a plate, eggs in a shallow bowl and coconut on a plate. Dip each breast in flour, shaking to remove excess. Dip in egg, then roll in coconut. Using tongs, lower chicken into oil and fry, 2 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to finishing cooking, about 17 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

To make the sauce, place orange juice in a deep saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, adjusting so that orange juice doesn’t boil over. Let cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add rum and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter a little at a time. Stir in heavy cream.

To serve, pour a little sauce on plates. Slice the breasts diagonally and place on top of sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes or parsley and serve immediately.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Makes 4 large or 8 small servings.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Viking Cruises