Dominican Style Coconut Chicken Al Ajillo
Dominican Style Coconut Chicken Al Ajillo features tender chicken cooked in a rich coconut sauce with garlic and spices, resulting in a flavorful dish that highlights the use of coconut. A nutritional highlight is its significant calorie content, making it a hearty option for various meal programs.
This dish is served in various meal programs across NYC including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance the presentation of this dish, serve it over a bed of rice and garnish with fresh herbs for a vibrant plate.
⚠️ Allergen Info: Contains coconut; Healthy Heart Food Service offers alternatives for those with sensitivities.
💡 Did you know? Coconut chicken dishes have roots in Caribbean cuisine, with coconut being a staple ingredient that reflects the region's tropical climate and cultural influences.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In NYC, Dominican cuisine has gained popularity, especially in neighborhoods like Washington Heights, where Coconut Chicken Al Ajillo is a beloved dish featured in local restaurants and community events.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 oz
Similar Meat/Meat Alt Items
About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.