Kwanzaa Chicken Chews

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 18

Delicious Kwanzaa Chicken Chews recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

15g

Fat

15g

Kwanzaa Chicken Chews is a delicious twist on a classic recipe, combining sweet coconut and apricot preserve to create a dish that is both tasty and unique. The combination of flavors in this dish brings to mind the joys of Kwanzaa and the warmth of the festive season. Serve this dish at your next holiday party or use it to add variety to your weeknight dinner routine. Your taste buds will thank you!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
2.	In a large zip-lock bag, add the coconut, flour, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine.
3.	Cut chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces, and place them in the bag with the flour and coconut mixture. Shake the bag until the chicken is coated with the mixture.
4.	Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then place on the prepared baking dish.
5.	Drizzle melted butter over chicken pieces. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
6.	In a small saucepan, warm the apricot preserves over low heat until melted. Spoon over the chicken just before serving.

PROS

Kwanzaa Chicken Chews are a tasty and unique dish, combining sweet and savory flavors in every bite.

This recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

CONS

The high amount of coconut and apricot preserves in this recipe makes it high in sugar content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Also, this dish might not be suitable for people with nut allergies due to the coconut ingredient.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite containing some sugar, this recipe offers several health benefits, such as being a good source of protein from the chicken.
In addition, coconut has been linked to aiding in weight loss and helping to lower cholesterol levels. Apricots are also high in antioxidants, which can help to reduce inflammation and fight disease.

	1 cup sweetened coconut
	1 cup flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
	2 eggs , beaten
	1/3 cup melted butter
	1 jar apricot preserves