Best 5 Coconut Chicken With Apricot Sauce Recipes

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AIR FRYER APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Fruit preserves work beautifully for glazing certain meats and fish, and apricot is one of the best for chicken. Serve over white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir apricot preserves, ginger paste, and rosemary together in a small bowl. Microwave for about 20 seconds to make preserves easier to spread.
  • Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with cooking spray and add chicken breasts in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip and rotate the position of the chicken breasts. Brush with the apricot mixture. Return basket to the air fryer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let sit for 5 minutes. Cut chicken breasts into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 101.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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Make and share this Coconut Chicken With Apricot Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ËšF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Mix the coconut, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Working with one chicken breast at a time, dip the chicken in the bowl with the beaten egg and then coat with the coconut mixture.
  • Place on the baking sheet. Once all chicken breasts are coated and on the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with the melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway.
  • To prepare the apricot sauce, mix the apricot preserves and the Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.1, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 200.3, Sodium 557.5, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 18.9, Protein 34.9

CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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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

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk, divided
2 large eggs
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons prepared mustard

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.

COCONUT ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT CURRY SAUCE



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I got this from a friend, it is to die for! I love to serve it with jasmin rice and steamed broccoli.

Provided by Robyn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 chicken breast fillets
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (6 ounce) can coconut milk
salt and pepper
8 ounces apricot preserves
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 scallion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons curry
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine chopped almonds and.
  • coconut in shallow dish: set aside.
  • Pour coconut milk in a shallow dish.
  • Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breast fillets.
  • Dip fillets into coconut milk and then the almond coconut mixture.
  • Place onto lightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, turning once.
  • Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Saute scallion and garlic until golden.
  • Add curry and ginger and cook for one minute.
  • Add apricot preserves, honey and soy sauce. Cover and simmer,stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Poor sauce over chicken over Jasmine Rice.
  • I've made this without the coconut milk before -- I.
  • just dipped the chicken into 1 lightly beaten egg.

CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE



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This is a delicious recipe from Indonesia. The coconut adds a creamy taste to the chicken dish!

Provided by JAZZYCHAZZY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 cup hot water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

Steps:

  • Mix the cream of coconut with the hot water until smooth and well blended, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until they have begun to brown but are still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to paper towels, and sprinkle them with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet on top of the cooked onions and garlic, and pour the coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 133.2 mg, Sugar 69.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Make Sure the Sauce is Thick Enough: The apricot sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken. If it's too thin, it will be difficult to keep the chicken from drying out.
  • Serve with Rice or Noodles: Coconut chicken with apricot sauce is a great dish to serve with rice or noodles. The sauce will help to flavor the rice or noodles, and the chicken will add protein and flavor.

Conclusion:

Coconut chicken with apricot sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a creamy coconut sauce and then topped with a sweet and tangy apricot sauce. The dish is served over rice or noodles. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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