Description
Coconut Peach Chicken is a crispy, sweet-savory dinner made with golden coconut-coated chicken tossed in a rich peach glaze. This easy 30-minute recipe delivers bold flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons coarse ground Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- 4 servings cooked long grain white rice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add shredded coconut to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Mix with panko, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with the coconut mixture.
- Coat chicken pieces in flour, then egg, then coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium. Add peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until simmering.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Serve over rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Pulse coconut finely for better coating and even browning.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep the chicken crispy.
- Adjust sweetness or spice by adding more peach preserves or red pepper flakes.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a skillet for added crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg