Best 10 Apricot Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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Apricot chicken drumsticks are a delectable dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricot with the savory goodness of chicken. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHEAT'S APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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An easy version of Apricot chicken using apricot nectar and french onion soup mix.

Provided by Melissa Goodwin

Categories     main dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 chicken drumsticks
400g tin of apricot nectar (just over 1 1/2 cups or 375mls)
1 sachet of French onion soup mix
2 tbsp. sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Place chicken in an oven dish.
  • Whisk together the nectar and soup mix.
  • Pour mixture over chicken and bake for approximately one hour or until the chicken is cooked through, turning the chicken in the sauce halfway through the cooking.
  • Remove the chicken from the baking dish and stir in the sour cream.
  • Serve chicken with rice and vegetables, spooning extra sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 246 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 50 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 387 grams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

APRICOT CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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During the summer months, you can find my family gathered around the grill enjoying delicious dishes like this chicken recipe. You can serve the drumsticks hot off the grill or chilled. -Mary Ann Sklanka, Blakely, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks (3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup apricot jam, warmed
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and basting with sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve immediately, or cool slightly and refrigerate until chilled and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

STICKY APRICOT DRUMSTICKS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup French dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Use a paper towel to pat the chicken dry. Generously season on all sides with salt and pepper. In a large dish, whisk together the jam, dressing, vinegar and garlic and toss with the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a baking sheet; reserve the extra marinade. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven and increase the temperature to 425 degrees F. Spoon the resesrved marinade over the chicken and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Bake until the glaze on the skin is caramelized, about 15 minutes more.
  • Serve the chicken on a platter and pour any additional marinade from the baking sheet over it.

APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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Give this Apricot Chicken Recipe a twist with Balsamic vinaigrette and dijon mustard. This Apricot Chicken Recipe is a succulent entrée with drumsticks.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 chicken drumsticks (2 lb.)
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
1-1/2 tsp. canola oil
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Place chicken in single layer in shallow pan. Bake 20 min., turning after 10 min. Meanwhile, mix jam, dressing and mustard until well blended. Reserve 1 Tbsp. jam mixture for mixing with the cooked quinoa.
  • Brush chicken with remaining jam mixture; bake 20 min. or until done (165ºF). Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add broth and quinoa; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 12 to 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed, adding apricots for the last 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in reserved jam mixture.
  • Serve chicken with quinoa mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

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 (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

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Blender     Chicken     Ginger     Marinate     Roast     Hanukkah     Kid-Friendly     Apricot     Fall     Winter     Shallot     Jam or Jelly     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 large)
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
2/3 cup soy sauce
1 cup apricot preserves (12 ounces)
16 chicken drumsticks (4 1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and ginger in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, preserves, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then cool to room temperature.
  • Divide chicken between 2 large sealable bags and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  • Line a 17- by 12-inch shallow heavy baking pan with 2 slightly overlapping sheets of foil, then lightly oil foil. Arrange chicken (with marinade) in 1 layer in pan. Roast chicken, turning once, until deep brown, cooked through, and glazed, about 40 minutes total.

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by SHANG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS OR DRUMETTES



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You may use mixed chicken pieces in place of the legs for this recipe, also you can use about 3 to 3-1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated in half at the joint in place of the chicken pieces to serve at a get-togther, see note below --- I always add in a sliced green bell pepper and a sliced onion on the bottom of the pan but that is optional. Serve this with cooked rice. You will *love* this, I promise, the sauce is delicious and the amount is enough for up to 3 pounds of chicken legs or pieces :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 lbs chicken drumsticks (you can use less than 3 pounds)
salt and pepper
vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced (optional)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste, add in for extra heat) or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper powder (optional or to taste, add in for extra heat)
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (can use soy sauce in place of teriyaki sauce)
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup honey
1 1/3 cups ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the sliced green pepper and sliced onion in the baking dish, if using.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • In a skillet, brown the chicken in hot oil until very well browned on all sides.
  • Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish on top of the onions and pepper slices.
  • In a saucepan melt butter and saute the onion and garlic with chili pepper (beware! use only 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder it is VERY hot!) or chili flakes for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in all the remaining ingredients (except the cornstarch and water) bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20.
  • In a small cup whisk together the cold water with cornstarch, add to the simmering sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, with tongs turn the chicken pieces to coat with the sauce.
  • Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken legs are cooked.
  • NOTE* for wings (do not brown wings firstly)use about 3-1/2 pounds.
  • Prepare the sauce as directed.
  • Place the wings in a shallow baking sheet (omitting onion and green pepper) then pour the prepared sauce over wings, and turn to coat.
  • Bake 400 degrees for about 35 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the wings are cooked.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1253.6, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 306.9, Sodium 2285.4, Carbohydrate 156.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 117.6, Protein 70.2

SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN THIGHS



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Chicken thighs are inexpensive and make a great dinner for a large group. The apricot glaze gives the meat a tempting gloss and the few minutes in the broiler crisps the skin to perfection. Leftovers are great the next day, too! Just turn oven on 375° and heat chicken for 10-15 minutes. -Marcy Gallinger, Deer Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 5 pounds)
SAUCE:
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Place chicken, skin side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Turn chicken. Spoon some sauce over chicken. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken again; baste with sauce. Broil for 2-3 minutes longer or until browned. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use chicken drumsticks that are roughly the same size.
  • If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish before baking.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar and soy sauce in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer it for a few minutes longer over medium heat.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This apricot chicken drumsticks recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this apricot chicken drumsticks recipe a try.

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