Best 12 Chicken Made With Apricot Preserves Recipes

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Chicken made with apricot preserves is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Apricot preserves add a sweet and tangy flavor to the chicken, while other ingredients, such as herbs and spices, can be added to create a variety of flavor profiles. This versatile dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

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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

CROCK POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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Crock Pot Apricot Chicken Recipe is sweet and savory. Apricot preserves combine with soy sauce and ginger for chicken you can't resist. Try this easy meal.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 boneless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 onion diced
2 cups apricot preserves
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. I used 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add onions on top.
  • Whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, dijon, salt, pepper and the ground ginger.
  • Pour over the top.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • When finished, remove chicken and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
  • Spoon the mixture over the chicken. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken begins to brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 221 mg, Sodium 1097 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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With only a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can pull together this sweet, crispy, and juicy 3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken for your busiest days!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-4 pounds bone-in (skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a combination))
8 ounces Catalina salad dressing
½ jar (about 5-6 ounces ) apricot jam
1 1 ouce envelope dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin-side up, on prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 glaze ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and spread liberally on each piece.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /5th of the chicken + sauce, Calories 619.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Protein 56.8 g, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN



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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

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

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.

STICKY APRICOT CHICKEN



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Easy, delicious sticky apricot chicken flavored with a little soy sauce and chilli flakes is a perfect dinner when served with almond and lemon pilaf rice.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Easy

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
olive oil (for browning)
3/4 cup apricot jam/preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
zest and juice of 1 lemon (you need approximately 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice)
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons water (to thin down)
fresh parsley
Almond pilaf

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add a splash of oil and brown the chicken pieces all over until the skin is crisp and golden, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix together all the glaze ingredients. Add 2 tablespoons water to thin the glaze out a little but not enough to make it overly watery.
  • When the chicken is golden brown and almost cooked through, pour off the excess fat.
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the glaze.
  • Allow the glaze to simmer gently, basting the chicken regularly until the glaze has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken on rice with a generous amount of glaze spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRICOT CHICKEN



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Savor the sweet taste of summer with this Apricot Chicken recipe. Apricot preserves and spices add up to a sweet and savory dinner.

Provided by Emily

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-5 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
⅔ cup apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon fish sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Chopped parsley, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
  • Using a mallet or rolling pin, flatten each chicken breast until it is 1 inch thick on all sides.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and then lay them out evenly in the prepared baking dish. Take care not to overlap them.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, apricot jam, fish sauce, honey, orange juice, and rosemary until combined.
  • Pour the apricot mixture over the chicken and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer and juices run clear. The bake time will vary depending on the size of the chicken breast.
  • Once fully cooked, take the chicken out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Plate and serve with a chopped parsley garnish, optional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 128 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1015 milligrams sodium, Sugar 28 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

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-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



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

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Spreads

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 chicken breasts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 6 quart slow cooker sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, honey, mustard, and nutmeg, and 1/4 cup of water and stir well.
  • Cover chicken breatts with sauce mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 883.6, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 46.8, Protein 26.4

EASY SESAME CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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So easy and good! For lunch the next day, combine the leftover sauce with four parts vinegar (rice or white wine or whatever you have) and one part oil (sesame or whatever you have) for salad dressing. Pour over your favorite greens, sliced leftover chicken and chopped veggies for a delicious Asian salad!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 -2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderized
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl.
  • Beat the eggs with the water and soy sauce in another bowl.
  • Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with the chicken.

CHICKEN APRICOT PRESERVES



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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

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
2 to 3 tablespoons onion soup mix

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.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm apricots for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can use another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the apricot preserves for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken made with apricot preserves 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 a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chicken made with apricot preserves a try. You won't be disappointed.

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