1 Whole skinless boneless large chicken breast; , halved
1/4 ts Sugar
An egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 1 tsp water
Cayenne to taste
1 Red bell pepper; roasted and sliced
1 c Sweetened flaked coconut
1 Garlic clove; minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
All-purpose flour Spice uped with salt and black pepper for dredging the chicken
Directions
Step #1 In a mixer puree the bell pepper with the lemon juice, the cayenne, the sugar, the oil, & salt & black pepper to taste until the sauce is smooth.
Step #2 In a small bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the ginger, & the mustard & spread the mixture onto both sides of the chicken.
Step #3 In separate bowls have ready the Spice uped flour, the egg wash, & the coconut.
Step #4 Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip it in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, and coat it thoroughly with the coconut, pressing the coconut to make it adhere.
Step #5 In a large ovenproof skillet heat the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides & in it saute the chicken for 2 mins on each side, or until the coconut is golden.
Step #6 Add the Sherry, transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F.
Step #7 oven, & bake the chicken for 10 to 12 mins, or until it is just cooked through.
Step #8 Divide the sauce between 2 large plates & arrange the chicken on it.
Step #9 To roast peppers: Using a long-handled fork char the peppers over an open flame, for 2 to 3 mins, turning them, or until the skins are blackened.
Step #10 (Or broil the peppers on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat, for 15 to 25 mins, turning them every 5 mins, or until the skins are blistered & charred.
Step #11 ) Transfer the peppers to a bowl & let them steam, covered, until they are cool enough to handle.
Step #12 keeping the peppers whole, peel them starting at the blossom end, cut off the tops, & discard the seeds & ribs.
Step #13 (Wear rubber gloves when handling chilies.