Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce
Coconut Chicken with Apricot Sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy coconut crust, complemented by a sweet and tangy apricot sauce. With minimal ingredients and just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time. Serve it alongside rice or your favorite vegetables for a wholesome meal that the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg. In a shallow bowl, combine coconut flakes, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the coconut mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle melted butter over the coated chicken breasts.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- For the apricot sauce, mix apricot preserves and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg