"Apricot chicken with almonds" is a classic Chinese dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of apricots, chicken, and almonds. It is a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions, and can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients. The combination of juicy apricots, tender chicken, and crunchy almonds creates a delightful dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing.
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APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS
"This chicken dish is so delicious, I constantly get asked for the recipe-even my picky eaters clamor for it! It takes only minutes to prepare, so on busy weeknights I can put a healthy supper on the table." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the preserves, broth and mustard. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
With its fruity, slightly sweet apricot sauce, this tender chicken entree is full of flavor, not fat. When my children were all at home, they would rate a new recipe on the scale of 1 to 10. This is one of the 10's. -Erma Yoder, Millersburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; transfer 1/2 cup to a serving bowl and set aside. Dip chicken in remaining apricot mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle almonds over chicken; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved apricot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN
"This tender chicken topped with sweet apricot preserves and crunchy almonds is special enough for guests, yet requires no complicated cooking," notes Betty Due of Mendota, Illinois. The hearty brown rice, with colorful flecks of red and green pepper, makes a pretty accompaniment.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir the rice. Place 1 tablespoonful of preserves on each chicken breast. , Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
This chicken is cooked with apricots, balsamic vinegar, broth, and thyme. It's super yummy and a hit every time!
Provided by Desta
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
- Cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 32.7 g
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
Steps:
- Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch flameproof baking dish (not glass).
- Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper total, then arrange at least 1/4 inch apart in baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
- While chicken bakes, toast almonds in a small baking pan in oven, stirring twice, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until preserves are melted. Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
- Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with almonds.
ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN WITH MINT PESTO
Steps:
- To Prepare The Chicken
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut a slit in one side of each chicken breast to create a pocket about 4 inches long.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the almonds with the goat cheese and apricots. Stuff each breast with one quarter of the mixture. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 3. On a plate, combine the breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Dip each breast into the beaten egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to the oven; bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with the mint pesto on the side.
- To Prepare The Mint Pesto
- 1. In a food processor, combine the mint and almonds; process until finely chopped.
- 2. With the motor running, gradually pour the olive oil through the feed tube. Season with salt. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. Store leftover pesto in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; let it come to room temperature before serving.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS SANDWICH
Upgrade chicken salad with dried apricots for a little sweetness and toasted almonds for crunch in our easy recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the chicken salad: Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. When water boils, reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, chives, apricots, and almonds. Stir in chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the lettuce and chicken mixture between two slices toast. Top each with remaining slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 g, Cholesterol 24 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 325 g
MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN
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
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.
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Stir together ground cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat well.
- Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in base of tagine (or in skillet), uncovered, over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown half of chicken, skin sides down, turning over once, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Brown remaining chicken in same manner, adding any spice mixture left in bowl.
- Add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to tagine and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Tie cilantro and parsley into a bundle with kitchen string and add to tagine along with 1/2 cup water, chicken, and any juices accumulated on plate. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, bring honey, remaining cup water, cinnamon stick, and apricots to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until apricots are very tender (add more water if necessary). Once apricots are tender, simmer until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While apricots cook, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook almonds, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Ten minutes before chicken is done, add apricot mixture to tagine. Discard herbs and cinnamon stick, then serve chicken sprinkled with almonds on top.
APRICOT CHICKEN I
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
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 WITH ALMONDS
This is so easy, tastes great, and is elegant enough to serve company. Adapted from Gourmet magazine- January 2005.
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then arrange on sheet at least 1/4 inch apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While chicken bakes, combine jam, soy sauce, mustard, margarine, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat over moderate heat until jam is melted.
- Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is cooked through, about another 20 minutes.
- Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.
QUICK APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN
Our home economists streamlined Sherry Keller's favorite dish to make it even speedier to assemble. The succulent chicken entree has a sweet apricot sauce and a lovely look. "For variety, try it with other preserves," Sherry notes from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper and 1/2 cup oil. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the preserves, butter and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
This is from Gourmet magazine, May 2006. This Moroccan recipe is served at Jnane Tamsna in Marrakech.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Stir together ground cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat well.
- Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in base of tagine (or in large heave 12 inch skillet), uncovered, over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown half of chicken, skin sides down, turning over once, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Brown remaining chicken in same manner, adding any spice mixture left in bowl.
- Add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to tagine (or skillet) and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Tie cilantro and parsley into a bundle with kitchen string and add to tagine along with 1/2 cup water, chicken, and any juices accumulated on plate. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, bring honey, remaining cup water, cinnamon stick, and apricots to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until apricots are very tender (add more water if necessary). Once apricots are tender, simmer until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While apricots cook, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook almonds, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Ten minutes before chicken is done, add apricot mixture to tagine. Discard herbs and cinnamon stick, then serve chicken sprinkled with almonds on top.
ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN WITH MINT PESTO
This delicious chicken dinner relies on sweet apricots, savory goat cheese, and crunchy almonds for its flavorful center.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut a slit in one side of each chicken breast to create a pocket about 4 inches long.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup almonds with the goat cheese and apricots. Stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- On a plate, combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Dip each breast into egg, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to oven; bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with pesto on the side.
APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN
Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this apricot-almond chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan; spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix preserves, soy sauce and mustard; microwave on High 1 minute or until preserves are melted.
- Stir preserves mixture and spoon over chicken; sprinkle evenly with almonds. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
Make and share this Apricot Chicken With Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mommyto3under3
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Sprinksmalin a le salt and pepper on chicken and bake for 10 minutes. Toast the almonds in a pan while chicken cooking. In a small sauce pan, mix preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter and salt and pepper. Heat until preserve is melted and pour over chicken in oven. Cook for 10 more minutes in oven. Broil chicken for 3 minutes. Sprinkle almonds on top when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 527, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 33.1
APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN
Make and share this Apricot Almond Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with chicken.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir the rice. Place 1 tablespoonful of preserves on each chicken breast.
- Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 515.5, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 34.7
BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN
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
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
Tips
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to make the cooking process as smooth and efficient as possible.
- Use fresh ingredients, especially the Chile peppers, which give this dish it's delightful heat and freshness.
- Adjust the heat level by using different types of chili peppers or by adjusting the quantity of peppers in the recipe.
- Serve with steaming hot rice and a side of cooling cucumber or tomato slices.
- Top with plenty of cilantro and a squeeze of fresh citrus, such as lemon or orange.
Conclusion
This Thai-style chicken with almonds is a delightful dish that combines the sweet, salty, and tangy flavors of Thai cooking with the slightly crunchy texture of almonds. The chicken is succulent and juicy, and the almonds add a delightful crunch and nutty aroma that complements the chicken perfectly. The citrus and herbs, such as cilantro, add a refreshing touch that balances out the richness of the dish. This dish is a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family.
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