Coconut Almond Chicken With Apricot Curry Sauce

Name: Coconut Almond Chicken With Apricot Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breast fillets; 1 cup almonds, finely chopped; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 (6 ounce) can coconut milk; salt and pepper; SAUCE; 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

Servings: persons

6 chicken breast fillets
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (6 ounce) can coconut milk
salt and pepper
SAUCE
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

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine chopped almonds and.
3
coconut in shallow dish: set aside.
4
Pour coconut milk in a shallow dish.
5
Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breast fillets.
6
Dip fillets into coconut milk and then the almond coconut mixture.
7
Place onto lightly oiled baking sheet.
8
Bake for 25 minutes, turning once.
9
Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
10
Saute scallion and garlic until golden.
11
Add curry and ginger and cook for one minute.
12
Add apricot preserves, honey and soy sauce. Cover and simmer,stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
13
Poor sauce over chicken over Jasmine Rice.
14
I've made this without the coconut milk before -- I.
15
just dipped the chicken into 1 lightly beaten egg.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breast fillets, 1 cup almonds, finely chopped, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 (6 ounce) can coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Coconut Almond Chicken With Apricot Curry Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!