Description
This Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce recipe combines crispy coconut-crusted chicken with a sweet and tangy apricot sauce for a delightful flavor contrast. Perfect for a family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Apricot Sauce:
- ¼ cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat the chicken: Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Mix the coconut, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat with the coconut mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken: Drizzle the melted butter over the coated chicken breasts. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.
- Prepare the apricot sauce: In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and Dijon mustard. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper to the coconut mixture for a hint of heat.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Apricot Sauce, Baked Chicken, Dinner Recipe
