Best 8 1 2 3 Apricot Chicken Recipes

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In the realm of delectable dishes, few can match the tantalizing allure of "1 2 3 Apricot Chicken." This culinary masterpiece enchants taste buds with a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Bursting with the vibrant essence of apricots, this chicken dish captivates the senses and leaves a lasting impression on the palate. With its simple yet harmonious blend of ingredients, "1 2 3 Apricot Chicken" promises a delightful culinary journey that is easy on time and effort but abundant in taste and satisfaction.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY APRICOT CHICKEN (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)



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You can make this easy, flavorful apricot chicken in the oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or even on the grill. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 chicken breasts ((boneless, skinless))
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup Catalina salad dressing ((or Russian dressing))
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 ounces dried onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half or into serving-sized portions.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRICOT CHICKEN I



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Tangy, fruity chicken made in just 3 easy steps! It's great served with rice.

Provided by Shirley Rickey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1134.3 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

APRICOT CHICKEN III



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A very easy and delicious recipe for the whole family.

Provided by Shannon1975

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 chicken thighs
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 (14 ounce) can apricot nectar
1 (14 ounce) can apricot halves, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together soup mix and apricot nectar. Pour over chicken.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Sprinkle apricot halves over chicken and cook another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 119.7 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 894.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

APRICOT CHICKEN



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An easy and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Provided by Libby Hakim

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 8

600 grams chicken tenderloins
500 ml apricot nectar
410 grams tinned apricot halves
40 grams French onion soup mix
1/2 cup plain flour
salt and pepper ((to taste))
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornflour ((optional))

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
  • Coat tenderloins in flour (with a little salt and pepper added).
  • Heat oil in a frypan and cook the tenderloins on both sides for 2 minutes.
  • Place tenderloins in a baking dish. Sprinkle with french onion soup mix.
  • Drain apricot halves and place apricots in baking dish. Pour apricot nectar over all of the ingredients.
  • Place lid on baking dish (or cover with foil).
  • Bake covered for 50 minutes. Remove lid or cover and then bake again for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. If you wish to thicken the sauce, mix the cornflour with a little water and add to baking dish. Stir through before serving.
  • Serve with rice and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 72 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN



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Traditionally, this Moroccan chicken with apricots dish includes chili pepper paste, but I use chili sauce in my version. Serve it alone or with couscous for a heartier meal. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat. Transfer chicken to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir chili sauce, preserves, apricots, Moroccan seasoning, vanilla and garlic powder into drippings. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Stir in garbanzo beans and orange juice. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with almonds. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

FANCY APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is one of those recipes that I feel could be in a restaurant. I was so proud or the end result I got from this after thinking on it for 4 days; planning out the seasoning, the sauce, the apricots. It was allot of thinking, but it was soooo worth it. I couldn't of asked for a better product.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Curries

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (4 lb) whole chickens
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves in light syrup, drained and reserve 1/4 cup syrup
1/2 large white onion, wedged
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (I use from McCormick's Gourmet Collection the "Hot Madras Curry Powder" and it is really wonderful)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups cooked white rice, still hot
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475F, line the bottom of a 9"-13" pan with foil (I like nonstick foil).
  • Remove the giblets from the chicken and just throw them away.
  • Dry the bird off and place it, breast side up, in the lined pan.
  • Stuff the bird with as many apricots and onion pieces as you can then just toss the ones that would fit around the bird Stuff the cinnamon sticks, one under each breast, inside the bird.
  • Smear the butter, curry powder, and cayenne all over the top and sides of the chicken.
  • Cook for 20 minutes in the 475F oven then loosely cover with foil, turn the oven to 350F and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours more.
  • When the bird is down, remove from the oven and spit it open down the back bone.
  • Turn oven down to 250°F.
  • Remove the apricots and onion from inside and around the bird and place them in a blender or food processor.
  • Finish carving the bird and set it aside.
  • Line another 9"-13" pan with foil (or use the same one that has just been cleaned) Pour the rice into the pan and stir in the butter and curry powder.
  • Place the chicken on top of the rice and set aside.
  • Add all the ingredients for the sauce plus 1/4 cup reserved apricot syrup to the blender or food processor with the cooked apricots and onion.
  • Blend until smooth then pour over the chicken.
  • Return to the 250F oven for 15 minutes.

APRICOT CHICKEN BREASTS



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Canned apricots add color and nutrition to this delicious sauce served over chicken breasts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 green onions, chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , Drain apricots, reserving juice. Cut apricots into 1/2-in. slices; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in preserves and vinegar until combined; pour into skillet. , Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add apricots and chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

APRICOT CHICKEN (4 INGREDIENTS)



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Make and share this Apricot Chicken (4 Ingredients) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NotQuiteVegetarian

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

400 ml apricot nectar
4 chicken breast fillets
1 (2 ounce) packet French onion soup mix
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to around 180 degrees celsius.
  • Lightly coat fillets with flour.
  • Mix french onion soup mix with apricot nectar.
  • Pour into casserole dish.
  • Place chicken fillets into dish.
  • Turn them over to make sure they're coated with nectar/soup mix.
  • Bake for around 35 - 45 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and steamed veg.
  • Dinner's done!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 1142.7, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 16.7, Protein 3

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought apricot preserves instead of making your own.
  • If you don't have orange juice, you can substitute water or chicken broth.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the sauce, such as chopped onion, garlic, or ginger.
  • If you don't have honey, you can use brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Apricot chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet and tangy apricot sauce is a great complement to the chicken, and the dish can be served with a variety of sides. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, be sure to give apricot chicken a try.

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