Description
A delightful and easy dish that combines tender chicken with a tropical peach glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut in one bowl.
- Combine the peach preserves and soy sauce in another bowl until smooth.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the peach mixture, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken with the coconut-panko blend, ensuring each piece adheres well.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve over cooked white rice or pasta, drizzling additional peach glaze on top if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and peach preserves for a few hours before cooking.
