Best 11 Coconut Chicken Bitesw Apricot Glaze Recipes

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Coconut chicken bites with apricot glaze are a mouthwatering combination of crispy coconut coating, succulent chicken, and a tangy apricot glaze. This delightful dish tantalizes the taste buds with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, these coconut chicken bites are sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this culinary masterpiece in no time. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the recipe for these irresistible coconut chicken bites with apricot glaze.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT-GLAZED COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES



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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

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Hot mustard, if desired

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



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick®
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
Apricot Glaze (below)
Hot mustard, if desired

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.

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APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ALMOND COUSCOUS



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A broiled entrée plus a simple-as-can-be side equals dinner for four in less half an hour!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Spray rack in broiler pan with cooking spray. To flatten each chicken breast, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until 1/4 inch thick.
  • In small bowl, mix garlic powder, pepper and ground red pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken; place on rack in pan.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Brush with half of apricot preserves; broil 1 minute longer or until preserves are bubbly. Brush with remaining preserves before serving.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and butter to boiling. Stir in couscous and almonds. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork before serving with glazed chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

APRICOT-DIJON-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Apricot jam, honey, and Dijon mustard give these chicken thighs a sweet and tangy flavor, a fast weeknight dinner the family will love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken thighs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot jam
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse chicken thighs; pat dry, and transfer to a baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Bring jam, honey, and mustard to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Spoon apricot mixture over chicken thighs, spreading with back of spoon to coat evenly.
  • Bake chicken, basting with sauce from bottom of dish every 10 minutes, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork, about 30 minutes.

APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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A quick and easy chicken dish. Note: you can substitute orange juice or marmalade for the apricot jam to make orange glazed chicken! Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by M. Burton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown chicken in heated skillet.
  • Add chicken broth, jam and soy sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink in the center).
  • Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to sauce to thicken (equal amounts more of each if you like it thicker). Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 226.8 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

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 CHICKEN BITES



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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

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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.

APRICOT-GLAZED COCONUT-CHICKEN BITES



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick®
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
Apricot Glaze (below)
Hot mustard, if desired

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

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Chicken with apricot jam, olives, and capers. From some magazine, some place, at some time. It is one of my personal favorites.

Provided by Charles Ross Carozza

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup white wine
½ cup apricot jam
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup Spanish olives, drained and sliced
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup drained capers
⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon caper brine, or to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix white wine, apricot jam, jam, brown sugar, olives, 1/3 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, cilantro, garlic, and caper brine in a large bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Do not overcook.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour apricot-olive mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1043.4 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

COCONUT CHICKEN BITES



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Make and share this Coconut Chicken Bites recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JANIC412

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken breast (cut into 2-inch or 3-inch pieces)
1 cup coconut (flaked or shredded)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix flour, coconut, salt, pepper and garlic powder together.
  • Dip chicken bites in the egg, then in the flour mixture. Place the chicken bites onto a greased cookie sheet or baking pan.
  • Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake approximately 25 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • Turn once during cooking.
  • This is good served with an apricot or plum dipping sauce. Jan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1094.1, Fat 81.8, SaturatedFat 50.7, Cholesterol 319.5, Sodium 1046.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 57

CAJUN CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT MUSTARD SAUCE



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A friend brought this to a pot-luck several years ago. It has been a favorite ever since. Just the right combination of sweet and spicy.

Provided by Ray R

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups apricot preserves
6 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl or plastic bag and stir or shake to mix well. Sprinkle chicken pieces with spice rub and let stand for about 30 minutes.
  • To make apricot mustard sauce, combine preserves and mustard in a small saucepan over low heat; stir to mix and heat gently until the preserves melt and are thoroughly blended with the mustard. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat butter and oil in sauté pan or skillet over medium high heat, add chicken pieces and sauté until just done, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towel.
  • Serve hot with apricot mustard dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 363.9, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.4, Protein 17.8

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken bites are evenly coated in the breading, place the chicken in a large zip-top bag with the flour mixture and shake until coated.
  • For a crispy coating, make sure the chicken bites are completely dry before dredging them in the flour mixture and frying them.
  • To prevent the apricot glaze from burning, keep a close eye on it while it's simmering. Stir it frequently and adjust the heat if necessary.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • Serve the coconut chicken bites with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These coconut chicken bites with apricot glaze are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. With their crispy coconut coating, tender chicken, and sweet and tangy apricot glaze, they're sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

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