Best 11 Chicken Salad With Apricot Preserves Recipes

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Chicken salad with apricot preserves is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. Made with tender chicken, sweet apricot preserves, crunchy celery, and mayonnaise, this classic recipe is sure to please a crowd. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, chicken salad with apricot preserves is a delightful option for any occasion.

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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

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

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOT GLAZE, HOMEMADE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE AND GRAPE SALAD



Grilled Chicken Salad with Apricot Glaze, Homemade Mustard Vinaigrette and Grape Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup chardonnay vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
3 Fresno chiles
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups green seedless grapes, roughly chopped
2 cups red seedless grapes, roughly chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chardonnay vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons chardonnay vinegar
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh thyme
1 bunch watercress, for serving
1/2 cup sliced skin-on almonds, lightly toasted, for serving

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, the mustards and salt and pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Slowly whisk in about the olive oil and until emulsified. Taste; whisk in a few more tablespoons olive oil, if desired.
  • For the grape salad: Prepare the grill for direct grilling.
  • Brush the chiles with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on all sides. Remove to a bowl, cover and let steam for 15 minutes. Remove the skins and coarsely chop. Transfer to a bowl and add the grapes, chardonnay vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the chicken: Whisk together the apricot jam and vinegar. Season with salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Brush the chicken on both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until the first side is golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Turn, brush with the glaze and sprinkle on the thyme. Cook until just cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a serving platter.
  • To serve, top with the grape salad, then the watercress and finally the almonds. Drizzle with the vinaigrette.

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 SALSA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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Add sizzle to dinner salad with chicken hot off the grill and a peppy fruit salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

APRICOT-BASIL CHICKEN SALAD



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The crunchy chicken-apricot salad can go from a ladies' luncheon to your picnic basket. As an appetizer, try it on top of crackers or toasted bread. This recipe is from reader Darlene Rose Cook of Corvallis, Oregon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
5 teaspoons champagne or white-wine vinegar
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 medium white onion, minced (1/2 cup)
1 large celery stalk, diced small (1/2 cup), plus leaves
1/3 cup dried apricots, diced small
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, paprika, and vinegar. Stir in chicken, almonds, onion, celery, apricots, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g

APRICOT SALSA CHICKEN



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In an unusual but tongue-tingling combination, apricots and salsa smother pieces of chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce in this recipe by Grace Yaskovic of Branchville, New Jersey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup apricot nectar
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients in large bowl; add chicken in batches. Turn to coat. , In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in the salsa, preserves and nectar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, 2 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD



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The cayenne pepper and sweet apricot preserve combination is a great balance. Got this from a magazine a few years ago, perhaps Everyday Food. A bit more sophisticated than regular chicken salad.

Provided by JulieCooks

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apricot preserves or 1/4 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix mayo, preserves, lemon juice and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Toss chicken, grapes, almonds and tarragon in large bowl.
  • Add mayo mixture and toss until coated.
  • Season with salt to taste.

APRICOT CHICKEN



Apricot Chicken image

I have fixed this tender glazed apricot chicken recipe for myself on many special occasions. With the pretty golden-orange sauce, it looks as good as it tastes. -Winifred Brown, Jamesburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Russian or French salad dressing
Pinch ginger, optional
1 bone-in chicken breast half (8 ounces)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine preserves, salad dressing and ginger if desired; set aside. Place chicken in a greased 8-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with apricot mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

Helpful Cooking Hacks and Tricks & Insightful Summary

Chicken Salad with Apricot Preserves is a classic dish that is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic, or a pot luck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Here are some tips and tricks to make the perfect chicken Salad with Apricot Preserves:
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the chicken Salad will taste.
  • Cook the chicken breast until it is just done. Overcooked chicken will be tough and stringy.
  • Shred the chicken breast into small pieces. This will help the chicken Salad to be evenly mixed.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is the base of the chicken Salad, so it is important to use a good one.
  • Add the apricot preserves to taste. The amount of apricot preserves you add will depend on your personal taste. You can use more or less than the recipe calls for.
  • Add some other ingredients to your chicken Salad, such as celery, grapes, or walnuts. This will add some extra texture and crunch.
  • Chill the chicken Salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the chicken Salad on a bed of lettuce or in a tortilla.
  • Conclusion

    Chicken Salad with Apricot Preserves is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make the perfect chicken Salad with Apricot Preserves. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. .

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