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Apricot Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Apricot Chicken is a simple and delicious sweet-and-savory dinner featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful apricot glaze. Made with apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and warm spices, this dish is quick to prepare and bakes to juicy perfection. It pairs beautifully with rice and vegetables, making an easy weeknight meal or a special family dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Apricot Glaze

  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp ginger powder

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step locks in juices.
  4. Prepare Apricot Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger powder until smooth and well combined.
  5. Coat Chicken with Glaze: Pour the apricot sauce evenly over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet, making sure each piece is fully coated with the flavorful glaze.
  6. Bake: Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven. Bake the chicken for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon any remaining glaze over the chicken breasts. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness before serving.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier option.
  • If the apricot glaze becomes too thick before baking, add a tablespoon of water to thin it out.
  • Serve the apricot chicken with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course, Chicken
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/apricot-chicken-recipe/