Apricot-Ginger Chicken Dinner
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Coconut-coated chicken strips served with rice and a chutney sauce give a new theme to kid-friendly chicken nuggets.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 poundsskinless, boneless chicken breast halves (6 medium)see savings
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3 tablespoonschunky peanut buttersee savings
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3 tablespoonsapricot jamsee savings
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1-1/2 cupsshredded coconutsee savings
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3/4 cuppackaged cornflake crumbs (or 2 cups cornflakes, crushed)see savings
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1 tablespooncurry powdersee savings
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1 teaspoonground gingersee savings
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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoonground red peppersee savings
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5 cupshot cooked ricesee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings
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3/4 cupsnipped chutneysee savings
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3 tablespoonsorange juicesee savings
Directions
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Cut chicken into 1-1/2-inch strips; place in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan stir together peanut butter and jam. Cook over low heat until melted. Add to chicken; toss to coat.
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In a plastic bag or shallow dish combine the coconut, cornflake crumbs, curry powder, ginger, and ground red pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake or toss to coat. Place chicken in a lightly greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 400 degree F. oven for 8 minutes. Turn chicken pieces. Bake about 8 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
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Mound cooked rice in center of platter. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Arrange chicken around rice. Stir together chutney and orange juice. Spoon into a small bowl for dipping. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 573, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 242 mg, Carbohydrate 86 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 9%, Calcium 3%, Iron 30%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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