Best 9 Amazing Apricot Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of apricot chicken, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, where tender chicken pieces are lovingly coated in a luscious apricot glaze, creating a tempting and irresistible dish that will leave you craving for more. Whether you prefer a simple and easy weeknight meal or are looking to impress your guests with a sophisticated and flavorful dish, amazing apricot chicken is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So let's embark on a delightful journey and discover the secrets to creating the ultimate apricot chicken that will leave you and your loved ones amazed.

Here are our top 9 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

HOT-AND-SWEET APRICOT CHICKEN



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Chicken, chili oil, crushed red pepper, juicy canned apricots, pineapple and more come together for a succulent supper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 1/4 ounces) apricot halves in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons chili or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2x1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
6 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Chop apricots. Mix reserved juice, the cornstarch, five-spice powder, soy sauce and red pepper.
  • Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add chicken and gingerroot; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add asparagus and onions; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in juice mixture, apricots and pineapple. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg

SOUTHERN APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is a creamy Southern style apricot chicken recipe that the entire family will love. Make it for guests and they will never know how easy it was! Serve with rice Pilaf.

Provided by ilovemykids

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear.
  • While the chicken is cooking, stir together the apricot preserves, sour cream, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. When the chicken is done, remove from the oven, and coat with the sauce. Return to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

AMAZING APRICOT CHICKEN



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Make and share this Amazing Apricot Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 shallot
1/4 ounce fresh thyme sprig
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1/2 cup water
1 ounce chicken stock, concentrate cup
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Finely mince shallot.
  • Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towel, then season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Add to pan and cook until no longer pink in center 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside to rest.
  • To pan, add shallot, whole thyme sprigs and drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook, tossing, until shallot is soft, 2-3 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and apricot jam. Let simmer until syrupy, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and stock concentrate. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add 2 Tbsp. butter, gently swirl until melted. Serve this pan sauce drizzled over chicken.

SAUCY APRICOT CHICKEN



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Four ingredients are all you'll need for Dee Gray's tender chicken entree. "The tangy glaze is just as wonderful with ham or turkey," notes the Kokomo, Indiana reader. "Leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 jars (12 ounces each) apricot preserves
1 envelope onion soup mix
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the preserves and soup mix; spoon over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS



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Categories     Sauce     Chicken     Side     Fry     Apricot     Healthy     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

About 2 1/2 pounds chicken (I use 8 thighs or drumsticks or a mixture of the two, but a cut-up chicken would be fine)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
12 dried apricots, preferably the nice orange Turkish ones
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
Two 2-inch cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 medium onions, cut into fine half rings
3 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garam masala, preferably homemade (page 285) but store-bought will do
1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and very generous amounts of black pepper. Pat in and set aside.
  • Put the apricots in a small pan with 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and gently simmer for about 15 minutes or until apricots have softened but are firm enough to take another 5 minutes of cooking later. Leave in the cooking liquid.
  • Pour the oil into a large frying pan or sauté pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, scatter in the cinnamon sticks and cumin. Ten seconds later, put in half of the chicken pieces and brown them on both sides. Remove to a bowl. Put the remaining chicken pieces in the frying pan and brown them the same way, then remove to the bowl. Add the onions to the oil in the pan. Stir and fry them until they turn brown at the edges. Add the ginger and stir for a few seconds. Add the tomato paste and stir once. Now return the chicken and all accumulated juices to the pan, along with 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook gently for 15 minutes, turning the chicken once during this period. Remove cover and add the sugar, vinegar, apricots and their cooking liquid, garam masala, and cayenne. Stir gently and cook on high heat until the sauce is a bit syrupy, about 5 minutes.

TONYS AWESOME CREAMY APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is not for the dieter among us. My husband is an absolutely awesome cook. If you love chicken you will definitely want to try this recipe. Talk about tantilizing the taste buds.. when I tried this dish it was if my taste buds went to heaven.. it's that good !!!

Provided by AussieGal Tracey

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kg chicken leg
100 ml cream
425 g apricot nectar
1 1/4 ounces dry onion soup mix (french)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cook the chicken legs while on the bone.
  • Then take the chicken off of the legs and cube it.
  • Put it in a stove top pot (with a lid) and put the apricot nectar and french onion soup in; add all other ingredients except for the rice.
  • Cook on a low to medium heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Once cooked, serve it up on a bed of rice.
  • Soooo yummy.
  • Let me know what you think!

CRISPY APRICOT CHICKEN



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Briana Roell's tasty chicken has a crispy coating flecked with minced fresh parsley. The Indianapolis, Indiana cook drizzles a simple fruit sauce on top for a refreshing main course.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. Pour 5 tablespoons butter into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine biscuit mix and parsley. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with biscuit mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and remaining butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and orange juice. Cover and microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until preserves are melted; stir until combined. Drizzle over chicken; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy apricots for the best flavor. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use dried apricots that have been soaked in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.
  • You can also use other stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, or nectarines, in this recipe.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

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 perfect complement to the tender chicken. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

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