Apricot chicken with cashews is a delectable, flavorful dish that combines the tangy sweetness of apricots with the crunchy texture of cashews. This recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With just a few simple steps, you can create this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable combination of flavors and textures!
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QUICK APRICOT CHICKEN
This simple apricot chicken is one of my favorite dishes. Everybody just loves it and leftovers are always just as good the next day. For variation, I've used pork instead of chicken and added additional ingredients like pineapple, mandarin oranges, snow peas and broccoli. -Vicki Ruiz, Twin Falls, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. , Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHICKEN APRICOT PRESERVES
On busy days, I need a no fuss supper like my apricot chicken. Often I make the sauce ahead of time and use precooked chicken.-Tanya McKay, Wells, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the jam, salad dressing and soup mix; pour over chicken. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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
CASHEW CRUSTED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully tangy, crunchy and easy baked chicken dish. This recipe will satisfy anyone!
Provided by MR_PIANOMAN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
- Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 686.5 mg, Sugar 38.2 g
APRICOT-DIJON-GLAZED CHICKEN
Apricot jam, honey, and Dijon mustard give these chicken thighs a sweet and tangy flavor, a fast weeknight dinner the family will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse chicken thighs; pat dry, and transfer to a baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Bring jam, honey, and mustard to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Spoon apricot mixture over chicken thighs, spreading with back of spoon to coat evenly.
- Bake chicken, basting with sauce from bottom of dish every 10 minutes, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork, about 30 minutes.
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS
From Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious Magazine. From start to finish this dish takes about 15 minutes to prepare because it is cooked in the microwave! How easy is that? Serve over hot cooked rice.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
- Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once.
- Add green pepper and cashews.
- Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring once.
- Let stand for 3 minutes.
- Serve with rice.
- Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 714.8, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 16.5, Protein 30.4
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS AND CAPERS
This chicken-and-couscous dish makes an easy one-skillet meal. We love the tangy-sweet flavor of California apricots, but Turkish apricots are delicious, too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Add onion and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in couscous, apricots, and capers and cook until couscous is lightly toasted, 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, skin side up, and transfer to oven. Bake until couscous is tender and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 7 g
FANTASTIC APRICOT COLD CHICKEN
This makes a great light dinner or lunch. Serve with gourmet crackers or very fresh rolls. After playing around with this for a few days, it turned out great.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine quartered apricot halves, chopped onion, white wine, orange juice, and red wine vinegar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil
- Set aside to cool
- Combine apricot mixture with chicken, orange, grapes, cashew pieces, parsley, coriander/cilantro pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl, cover and chill 1 to 2 hours
- Spoon chicken mixture onto a lettuce lined platter to serve
- Or place on 4 salad plates and serve
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut chicken and pre-chopped vegetables.
- If you don't have cornstarch, you can substitute all-purpose flour.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can use dry sherry or white wine.
- To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- To make the dish vegan, use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
Conclusion:
Apricot chicken with cashews is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. The combination of sweet apricots, savory chicken, and crunchy cashews is sure to please everyone. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, apricot chicken with cashews is a great option.
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