Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce
Delight in Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce—a quick weeknight treat packed with flavor! Try this easy recipe tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 egg (or flaxseed meal substitute)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg until smooth. In another shallow bowl, mix coconut flakes, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle melted butter over each piece.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For the apricot sauce, mix preserves and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until well combined.
- Serve chicken hot drizzled with apricot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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