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. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
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BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN
Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.
Provided by SHANG
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
- Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
CHICKEN APRICOT PRESERVES
On busy days, I need a no fuss supper like my apricot chicken. Often I make the sauce ahead of time and use precooked chicken.-Tanya McKay, Wells, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the jam, salad dressing and soup mix; pour over chicken. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
COCONUT CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
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
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
SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Crushed red pepper flakes, canned apricots, pineapple chunks and frozen stir-fry veggies make for a quick, easy and delicious meal. Serve with your favorite rice recipe. I recommend coconut rice.
Provided by Teri Carrillo-Fox
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together apricot juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until the cornstarch has dissolved; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in ginger, and cook until it begins turns golden brown, about 10 seconds. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken turns white and begins to firm. Stir in the stir-fry vegetables, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are hot.
- Stir in the apricots, pineapple chunks, and apricot juice mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until the sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Stir in green onion before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 529.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
COCONUT ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT CURRY SAUCE
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
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.
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
With its fruity, slightly sweet apricot sauce, this tender chicken entree is full of flavor, not fat. When my children were all at home, they would rate a new recipe on the scale of 1 to 10. This is one of the 10's. -Erma Yoder, Millersburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; transfer 1/2 cup to a serving bowl and set aside. Dip chicken in remaining apricot mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle almonds over chicken; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved apricot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality chicken. Free-range, organic, or pasture-raised chicken will have a better flavor than conventionally raised chicken.
- Use a variety of spices. This recipe uses garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, but you can adjust the spices to your liking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're cooking the chicken, make sure to leave enough space between the pieces so that they can brown evenly.
- Use a good quality apricot sauce. You can make your own apricot sauce or use a store-bought sauce. If you're using a store-bought sauce, make sure to taste it first and adjust the spices if necessary.
- Serve with your favorite sides. Coconut chicken with apricot sauce can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Coconut chicken with apricot sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet and tangy, and the combination of flavors is irresistible. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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