Healthy Hot and Crunchy Chicken Cones with Mango - Jalapeno Slaw

 

Think about one of the best things you have ever eaten.  Go ahead. It can be a dessert, appetizer, side, main course, whatever you'd like.

Got it?

Now, was that dish healthy?

Ha! 

Don't laugh! 

Most of us don't equate "healthy" with "one of my favorite things I have ever eaten."

Until now.  

I saw these crunchy chicken cones in January's edition of Food and Wine Magazine.  I was excited to make them, but knew I wanted to change things up a bit.  The recipe calls for these chicken cones to be fried, but I knew baking them would provide the same crispy, crunchy texture that I was looking for. And the texture is phenomenal.  Crispy cornflakes provide a base for the interesting mix of flavors that come through with every bite.  The combination of the sweet brown sugar, spicy red pepper flakes, and nutty sesame seeds and almonds provide a complex and exciting flavor experience.

But what makes this dish is the slaw.   Ohhhhh, the slaw.  Do yourself a favor and make this slaw.  The sweet mangoes pair perfectly with the spicy bite of jalapenos, the crunch of the coleslaw and the cooling effect of the light mayonnaise brings the perfect balance to this dish.  I could eat that by itself. For days and days.  Omit the coleslaw and you have a perfect spread for an interesting and tropical sandwich.  Oh, the possibilities.

But for now, this wrap will make you do a happy dance times twelve.  You'll happy dance down the street, cone in hand.  But be careful, because the spice in these will sneak up on you!  And you'll love every second if it. 

Hot and Crunchy Chicken Cones - Adapted from Food and Wine Magazine 

Mango Slaw 

2/3 cup diced mango

2 large jalapeños, seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 small shallot, minced

1 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Salt and freshly ground pepper

7 cups shredded coleslaw mix

 

Chicken Cones

 

3 cups cornflakes

6 tablespoons slivered almonds

6 tablespoons sesame seeds

6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup milk

All-purpose flour, for dredging

Six 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced lengthwise 1 inch thick

Six 10-inch flour tortillas, warmed

 

Make the Mango Slaw:

In a saucepan, combine the mango, jalapeños, vinegar,sugar, water and shallot. Cover and simmer until the mango is softened, 10 minutes.

Transfer the mango mixture to a food processor and puree; scrape into a large bowl.  Stir in the mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic and lime juice and season with salt and pepper.  Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.  Cover and refrigerate.

Make the Cones:

Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray.

Wipe out the food processor. Add the cornflakes, almonds, sesame seeds, sugar, red pepper and salt and pulse until coarsely chopped.

Transfer the mixture to a large, shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Fill a third shallow bowl with flour. Dredge the chicken strips in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them in the eggs, then roll them in the cornflake mixture.

Place chicken on baking sheet and bake in oven for 30 minutes, turning cones halfway through. Set the chicken on the tortillas and top with the mango slaw. Roll up and eat right away.

Comments

[Cheri]

Wow! Does this ever look good. I must try it! :)

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These look amazingly tasty! They are moving right to the top of my to-make list! The chicken looks so crunchy and amazing. And your pictures are lovely. I just discovered your blog and am SO happy I did! Thanks!

[Megan]

That mango slaw sounds delicious! Definitely adding this to my list of recipes to try :)

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I made this tonight and WOW was it good! That slaw is amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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FYI: I am making this recipe for the third time!! I cannot get enough of it!!!! YUM YUM YUM!!!!

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these look delicious...do you have the nutritional information? Helpful to have the carb content when I cook for my bf.

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I'm so excited you made these! These are from Austin's The Mighty Cone, and they're delicious. Baking the chicken was a great change to make a little healthier.

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Wow, love the looks of this; that slaw is calling my name!

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