Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our delectable Apricot Glazed Coconut Chicken Bites. These bite-sized morsels of tender chicken are coated in a crispy coconut crust and smothered in a sweet and tangy apricot glaze, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of crafting this mouthwatering dish, providing you with detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. You'll also discover variations and serving suggestions to cater to different tastes and occasions.
From the initial preparation of the succulent chicken to the final drizzle of the luscious apricot glaze, we'll guide you through every stage of the recipe, ensuring that you create a dish that will impress your family and friends.
But that's not all! This article also includes a collection of additional coconut-inspired recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for tropical flavors.
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa, where succulent shrimp are coated in a crispy coconut batter and served with a refreshing mango salsa.
Transport yourself to a tropical oasis with our Tropical Coconut Smoothie, a refreshing blend of coconut milk, pineapple, and banana that will quench your thirst and revitalize your senses.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our Coconut Macaroons, delicate almond cookies flavored with coconut and dipped in rich chocolate.
And for a unique twist, try our Coconut Curry Chicken, a fragrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic curry spices.
With this comprehensive guide, you'll have everything you need to embark on a culinary adventure and create a tropical feast that will leave your taste buds longing for more.
COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE
No need to wait for a visit to your favorite restaurant to order coconut chicken. Original Bisquick mix makes a quick-fix breading for a dish that can be on the table in just half an hour.
Provided by Brooke Lark
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, water and soy sauce with whisk or fork. In another medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix and coconut.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Dip each chicken tender in egg mixture, then in Bisquick mixture; dip again in egg mixture and in Bisquick mixture. Cook chicken in batches in hot oil until browned on each side. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
- Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN
With only a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can pull together this sweet, crispy, and juicy 3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken for your busiest days!
Provided by The Seasoned Mom
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place chicken, skin-side up, on prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 glaze ingredients.
- Pour sauce over chicken and spread liberally on each piece.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /5th of the chicken + sauce, Calories 619.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Protein 56.8 g, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
EASY APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse the chicken with cool water and pat dry. Place the chicken in a roasting pan on a rack, breast side up. Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Tuck the wing tips under the back of the chicken.
- Combine 4 tablespoons butter, parsley if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Loosen the skin on the breast of the chicken by gently wriggling fingers under the skin. Rub outside of the chicken with about 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture. Rub the remaining mixture under the skin of the chicken breast. Sprinkle chicken with additional salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Spoon the garlic out of the saucepan and discard. Add the apricot preserves, mustard and vinegar and cook, stirring, until warmed through and combined, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool until ready to glaze the chicken.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush evenly with the apricot glaze. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer stuck into the chicken thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 15 minutes more. Tip the chicken so the juices run into the pan. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil.
- Pour the juices from the pan into a degreasing cup or glass measuring cup. Pour or spoon off excess fat and discard. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan and place directly on a burner over medium heat. Add the pan drippings and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, and scraping up any browned bits, until the mixture is hot, about 2 minutes. Strain and pour into a gravy boat and season with salt and pepper. Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce.
COCONUT CHICKEN BITES/W APRICOT GLAZE
This is one of my favorite recipes- one- it's made using Bisquick and two-it's made with sweetened condensed milk and three- Betty is always such a great inspiration. This recipe is quick and ready in a short time and this recipe makes about 3 dozen appetizers!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 425^. Spread 2 Tablespoons of the butter on a foil lined 15x10-inch baking pan with sides. Set aside. Chicken Prep: Mix the sweetened condensed milk and 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, Mix Bisquick, coconut, salt and paprika. Dip chicken pieces into milk mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place coated chicken in pan .Drizzle remaining butter over chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
- 2. In a small bowl, stir together apricot preserves, honey, 2 Tablespoons mustard and the vinegar. Turn chicken; brush with apricot mixture. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and glaze is bubbly. Serve with the hot mustard mixed together.
APRICOT-GLAZED COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES
Bisquick® mix provides a simple addition to a bite-sized chicken appetizer that's ready in 50 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°. Spread 2 tablespoons of the melted butter 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. Mix Bisquick, coconut, salt and paprika. Dip chicken into milk mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place coated chicken in pan. Drizzle remaining butter over chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together spreadable fruit, honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and the vinegar. Turn chicken; brush with apricot mixture. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and glaze is bubbly. Serve with hot mustard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetize, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
APRICOT-GLAZED COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 425°. Mix milk and Dijon mustard. Mix Bisquick, coconut, salt and paprika. Dip chicken into milk mixture, then coat with Bisquick.2. Pour 2 tablespoons of the melted margarine in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch. Place coated chicken in pan. Drizzle remaining margarine over chicken. 3. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Make Apricot Glaze. Turn chicken brush with glaze. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and glaze is bubbly. Serve with hot mustard.Apricot Glaze1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon white vinegarStir all ingredients until blended.HIGH ALTITUDE (3500 to 6500 feet): No changes.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Appetizer: Calories 80 (Calories from Fat 25) Fat 3g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 160mg Carbohydrate 10g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 3g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron% DIET EXCHANGES: 1/2 Starch 1 FatBETTY'S TIP: In 1986, Coconut Chicken Breasts took first place in the Bisquick Invitational recipe contest for professional chefs and cooks. We've taken this winning combination, added a fruity twist and scaled it down to snack size-it's a winner for everyone!From "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT SAUCE
Satisfying a hungry crowd is simple with these oven-baked morsels. The bite-sized chicken pieces are served with an incredibly easy sauce that combines apricot preserves and mustard. -Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour and 1/4 cup buttermilk in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. In a fourth shallow bowl, combine cornflakes, onion powder, garlic salt, salt, oregano and pepper. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture and then cornflake mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Arrange chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until juices run clear, 15-18 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves and mustard. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
APRICOT CHICKEN BREASTS
Enjoy this hearty chicken dish that's baked with Whole Grain Total® cereal and apricots - perfect for dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
- In small bowl, mix cereal, apricots and butter. Spoon half of cereal mixture on center of each chicken breast. Fold chicken in half horizontally over stuffing; secure with toothpicks. Place in ungreased 9-inch square pan.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat preserves and lemon juice over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted. Pour over chicken.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g
PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT-MUSTARD SAUCE
No one will mistake these crunchy chicken bites with sweet apricot sauce for fast food
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fit with a wire rack. Spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- Place flour in a large bowl and season very generously with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs in another large bowl with 2 tablespoons water until well combined. Place the breadcrumbs in a third large bowl, and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cheese and cayenne and mix well.
- Place chicken pieces in the seasoned flour and toss to coat. Working in 3 batches, shake off any excess flour from chicken pieces and transfer to egg mixture; stir to combine. Transfer coated chicken pieces with a slotted spoon to the breadcrumb mixture and toss until completely coated. Place the breaded chicken pieces on a rack-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Repeat process until all the chicken is breaded. Bake until golden brown and chicken is cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir the apricot jam, mustard, and thyme together until combined. Allow chicken to cool 10 minutes before serving with apricot mustard mixture.
APRICOT-GLAZE CHICKEN
My husband knows what's on the supper menu when our boys are driving home from Abilene Christian University in Texas. This apricot-glazed chicken entree has become our homecoming tradition. It's easy to make for any number of people. -Retha Kaye Naylor, Frankton, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the mayonnaise, preserves and onion; spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
QUICK APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN
With my husband's dietary restrictions, I feel as if I'm cooking "low everything". He likes good food, so I try to find recipes he can enjoy. We both agree this chicken is delicious.-Lois Collier, Vineland, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray; place chicken on pan. Combine remaining ingredients; brush half over the chicken. Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; brush with remaining apricot mixture. Broil until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COCONUT CHICKEN BITES
These tender nuggets are great for nibbling, thanks to the coconut, cumin, celery salt and garlic powder that season them. I've served the bites several time for parties, and everyone enjoyed them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place coconut in a blender, cover and process coconut until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour; dip in egg mixture, then in coconut. Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at time, for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with celery salt, garlic powder and cumin; toss to coat. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this recipe. Make sure they are of uniform size so that they cook evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Make sure the chicken is coated in cornstarch before frying. This will help it get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of fry, resulting in soggy chicken.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make the apricot glaze while the chicken is cooking. This will give the glaze time to thicken and develop its flavor.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the apricot glaze. This will coat the chicken in a delicious sticky glaze.
- Garnish the chicken with coconut flakes and green onions. This will add a nice touch of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Apricot glazed coconut chicken bites are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is irresistible, and the coconut flakes add a nice touch of texture. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, this recipe is definitely worth a try.
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