Best 19 Apricot Glazed Chicken For Two Recipes

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Apricot glazed chicken for two is a delightful main course that's easy to make and bursting with flavor. The combination of sweet and tangy apricot glaze with tender, juicy chicken creates a dish that is both satisfying and visually appealing. Whether you're cooking for a romantic dinner or a casual weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will surely become a favorite.

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APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apricot jam
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into parts (about 6 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the jam, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush with the glaze.
  • Roast, basting with the glaze, for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken and roast for 10 minutes more. Baste the chicken with the glaze and roast 5 minutes more, or until the glaze is just crisp.

APRICOT-GLAZE CHICKEN



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My husband knows what's on the supper menu when our boys are driving home from Abilene Christian University in Texas. This apricot-glazed chicken entree has become our homecoming tradition. It's easy to make for any number of people. -Retha Kaye Naylor, Frankton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons dried minced onion

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the mayonnaise, preserves and onion; spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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A quick and easy chicken dish. Note: you can substitute orange juice or marmalade for the apricot jam to make orange glazed chicken! Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by M. Burton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown chicken in heated skillet.
  • Add chicken broth, jam and soy sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink in the center).
  • Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to sauce to thicken (equal amounts more of each if you like it thicker). Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 226.8 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN FOR TWO



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Sweet, savory and special, this Asian-inspired entree from Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York is sure to be a favorite. There's plenty of sauce, so consider serving it with rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the broth, preserves and soy sauce; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170&de;, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove from the heat., Spoon pan juices over chicken; sprinkle with onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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These chicken thighs are glazed in a thick apricot sauce that provides a sweet counterpart to the chili sauce.

Provided by super14

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ tablespoons butter
4 skinless chicken thighs
½ onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside. In the hot skillet, cook and stir the onions until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the apricot halves, chili sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and black pepper into a blender, and pulse several times to puree. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the onions, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken thighs to the sauce, and spoon sauce over the chicken. Simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve chicken topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

EASY APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 5-to-6-pound roasting chicken, giblets removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse the chicken with cool water and pat dry. Place the chicken in a roasting pan on a rack, breast side up. Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Tuck the wing tips under the back of the chicken.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons butter, parsley if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Loosen the skin on the breast of the chicken by gently wriggling fingers under the skin. Rub outside of the chicken with about 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture. Rub the remaining mixture under the skin of the chicken breast. Sprinkle chicken with additional salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Spoon the garlic out of the saucepan and discard. Add the apricot preserves, mustard and vinegar and cook, stirring, until warmed through and combined, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool until ready to glaze the chicken.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush evenly with the apricot glaze. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer stuck into the chicken thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 15 minutes more. Tip the chicken so the juices run into the pan. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil.
  • Pour the juices from the pan into a degreasing cup or glass measuring cup. Pour or spoon off excess fat and discard. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan and place directly on a burner over medium heat. Add the pan drippings and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, and scraping up any browned bits, until the mixture is hot, about 2 minutes. Strain and pour into a gravy boat and season with salt and pepper. Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce.

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS FOR TWO



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I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens tender and moist, and the skin roasts to a golden glow. It's tasty, too. When the children are gone for the weekend, my husband and I enjoy this meal-perfect for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the salt and cayenne. Rub a third of the mixture inside hens. Brush 1 tablespoon butter over hens; sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the preserves, honey, onion, nutmeg and remaining butter. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Brush over hens. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 180°. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN TENDERS (OAMC)



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Make and share this Apricot-Glazed Chicken Tenders (Oamc) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GAM-20

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs chicken breasts
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon thyme
salt
pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cooking Day Instructions: In large freezer bag, combine marinade ingredients (oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaf). Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinade at room temp one hour.
  • Prepare Apricot Glaze: Melt butter over moderate heat. Add vinegar, preserves, soy sauce, mustard, and spices. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thick. Place mixture in a food processor or blender and puree. Freeze glaze in a separate freezer bag. Store in freezer together with marinated chicken.
  • Serving Day Instructions: Thaw chicken pieces and discard marinade. Place chicken on rack of broiler pan and broil 6 inches from heat, 5 minutes on each side. Baste chicken generously with glaze and broil 3 minutes on each side or until well glazed and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.6, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 152.9, Sodium 621.5, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 29.8, Protein 48.7

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Rather than frying up chicken in a lot of oil, I prefer to cook it in this simple sauce-it's tasty and so much better for us.-Joy Cochran, Roy, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Line a shallow roasting pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray and set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 90 seconds, stirring once., Dip chicken into sauce. Arrange in prepared pan. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting once.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Chicken with apricot jam, olives, and capers. From some magazine, some place, at some time. It is one of my personal favorites.

Provided by Charles Ross Carozza

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup white wine
½ cup apricot jam
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup Spanish olives, drained and sliced
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup drained capers
⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon caper brine, or to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix white wine, apricot jam, jam, brown sugar, olives, 1/3 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, cilantro, garlic, and caper brine in a large bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Do not overcook.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour apricot-olive mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1043.4 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

APRICOT CHICKEN II



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A fruity, tangy, baked chicken recipe with hardly any preparation! Serve with a mixed green salad if desired.

Provided by Marsha Timblin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 pinch salt to taste
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the apricot preserves, vinegar and brown sugar. Pour the preserve mixture over the chicken, cover, and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 254 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Protein 82.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 276.5 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

APRICOT GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN



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We really like Apricot Chicken. In the summer I hate to heat up the house. DH made this for a cookout. Absolutely delicious! **There is also a variation in the directions for Asian Glazed Chicken. *PLEASE NOTE!* For easier clean up I would suggest using a grill pan or aluminum to cook the chicken on. Found this recipe in Cooking Light.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
2 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.
  • 2. Prepare grill for indirect grilling. If using a gas grill, heat one side to medium-high and leave one side with no heat. If using a charcoal grill, arrange hot coals on one side of charcoal grate, leaving the other side empty.
  • 3. Let chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Place chicken, meaty sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray over direct heat; grill 5 minutes or until browned.
  • 4. Turn chicken over; baste with apricot mixture. Grill 5 minutes over direct heat or until browned. Turn chicken over, moving it over indirect heat; baste with apricot mixture. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken over; baste with apricot mixture. Cook 20 minutes or until done.
  • Asian-Glazed Grilled Chicken Variation:.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or other hot chile sauce), and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring well until blended. Prepare Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken, omitting apricot preserves, vinegar, olive oil, and garlic. Baste chicken with hoisin mixture after each turn. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half or 1 thigh and 1 drumstick).

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

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.

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

SPICY APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Save yourself a trip to the store and check the fridge first. Chicken turns sweet and hot when you pull out the chili sauce, mustard and apricot preserves. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon hot mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through., Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Brush occasionally with preserves mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SPICY APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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A two-ingredient topping transforms plain-Jane poultry into a tangy treat for the whole gang.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, stir together jam and red-pepper flakes; set glaze aside.
  • Place chicken on an aluminum-foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until chicken begins to turn opaque, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Brush glaze on chicken. Broil until glaze is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken registers 165 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 39 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOT GLAZE



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The chef Fany Gerson makes her tangy and sweet roast chicken with an apricot glaze: a mixture of apricot jam, butter and garlic that is applied while the chicken is in the oven, keeping it juicy and flavorful inside and out. The apricot butter is also whisked into the pan drippings, along with shallots and red wine vinegar, to make a vibrant sauce.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4-pound) chicken, at room temperature
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 small onion, chopped
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 to 5 cups chicken broth
5 garlic cloves (4 of them crushed, 1 of them minced)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup dried apricots, sliced
1 cup roasted salted pistachios, whole or coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack set in the middle position.
  • Place the chicken on a cutting board and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut off and discard any extra fat hanging around the cavity, and season the cavity generously with salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon all over the outside of the chicken and stuff the cavity with the chopped onion, 4 sprigs of thyme and at least one of the juiced lemon halves (both, if they'll fit). Tie the legs together with twine. Rub 1 tablespoon oil all over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully pour 3 cups chicken broth into a rimmed baking sheet and scatter over the crushed garlic cloves and remaining 4 thyme sprigs. Place the chicken, breast-side up, on a rack set over the baking sheet. Roast the chicken for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 375 degrees and continue roasting for 1 hour more. Add additional chicken stock to the pan, as needed, to keep it from becoming dry.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash together the butter, 3 tablespoons apricot preserves and the minced garlic clove until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 heaping tablespoons of the apricot butter to a small container and refrigerate. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the apricot butter in the bowl and whisk to thin the mixture into a glaze.
  • Baste the chicken with the glaze and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or so, basting again after 15 minutes. Continue roasting until the chicken is browned and the juices run clear when you insert a knife down to the bone between the leg and thigh. Loosely tent with foil if the skin is getting too brown before chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and tilt the chicken to release the juices from the cavity into the pan, then transfer the chicken to a carving board and let rest for 15 minutes. Strain the pan drippings, remove the fat and set aside.
  • While the chicken rests, in a small pan over medium heat, cook the shallot and vinegar until the vinegar is nearly all cooked away but the pan is not yet dry. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon apricot preserves and the reserved pan drippings, whisk together and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining cold apricot butter little by little, whisking constantly, and remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Carve chicken and serve with the seasoned jus, sliced apricots and pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1141, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1983 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

APRICOT-DIJON-GLAZED CHICKEN



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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

8 chicken thighs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot jam
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose ripe apricots: The sweetness and flavor of the apricots will greatly impact the dish. Choose ripe, juicy apricots for the best results.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will result in steamed chicken rather than seared chicken.
  • Use a good quality glaze: The glaze is what will give the chicken its flavor and color. Use a glaze that you enjoy the taste of and that will complement the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest: After cooking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Apricot-glazed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give apricot-glazed chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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