Best 11 Chicken With Dried Apricots Recipes

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Chicken with dried apricots is a delectable dish that combines the succulent flavors of chicken and the sweet and tangy notes of dried apricots. This dish can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients and offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a modern twist, there are countless variations of chicken with dried apricots to suit every palate. From classic stews to flavorful roasts, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect chicken with dried apricots dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS



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Chicken with dried apricots is hardly a new idea, but I had issues with its most common interpretations. For one thing, they were almost always cloying; the routine addition of cinnamon and cloves does nothing to offset the apricots' sweetness and makes the dish taste more like dessert than dinner. For another, they were usually stewed rather than braised, turning the chicken skin sodden. I brown the chicken in a nonstick skillet with no fat, and that works well. A tablespoon or two of butter, stirred in at the end, will make the sauce richer. Or you can render some bacon, remove it, and brown the chicken in the bacon fat, then crumble the bacon and stir it in at the end of cooking. Finally, any dried fruit can be used, or a combination; with the short cooking time, even prunes will remain intact. But be aware that fruit dried with sulfur (the common method) becomes tender much faster than fruit dried organically, which needs a couple of hours of soaking before cooking.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup red wine
1 chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine apricots in a bowl with vinegar, wine and 1/4 cup water. Let soak while you brown the chicken.
  • Turn the heat to medium high under a 12-inch nonstick skillet, and add chicken pieces, skin side down. Cook, rotating but not turning pieces so they brown evenly. When they are nicely browned - take your time - turn them so they are skin side up. Make a little space to add the onion, and cook, stirring the onion occasionally until it has softened a bit, a minute or two.
  • Add apricot mixture and bring to a boil; cook for a minute, then turn heat to low and cover. Cook until chicken is done, 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover, raise heat and season chicken well with salt and pepper. Boil away any excess liquid; sauce should not be too watery. Serve with white rice or any other cooked grain, or bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 613, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN, DRIED APRICOTS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
3/4 pound dried apricots
1 large onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Rub the chicken with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Place the garlic in the cavity. Set aside at room temperature for one hour.
  • Simmer the apricots in water to cover for 30 minutes, or until plump.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large fireproof casserole, fry the onion in the butter and oil until soft. Add the chicken and apricots. Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked, basting frequently. Remove lid for final 15 minutes of cooking so that the chicken breast browns. Correct seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 867, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1234 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APRICOT CHICKEN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut in 1/2 across on an angle
Salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
12 dried pitted apricots, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup apricot all fruit spread or apricot preserves
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium high heat. Add oil and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly brown the chicken a few minutes on each side, add onions. Cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and let it evaporate. Add apricots and stock. When stock comes to a bubble, add preserves and stir to combine. Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 26 grams

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.

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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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

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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

WINE-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken hind quarters
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cloves garlic, peeled
4 carrots, cut into large chunks
2 red onions, cut into quarters
2 cups dry white wine (any kind)
2 cups chicken stock
16 dried apricots
4 sprigs rosemary
Cheese Grits, recipe follows
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup quick grits
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, place the chicken pieces skin-side down in a single layer in the pot. Cook on both sides, turning several times, until the skin is browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the garlic, carrot chunks and onion quarters, followed by the wine, stock, apricots and rosemary. Stir together, then return the chicken to the pot. Bring to the boil, cover and braise in the oven until the chicken and vegetables are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Serve the chicken over Cheese Grits with the onions, carrots, garlic and apricots, making sure to get a spoonful or two of the cooking liquid. Garnish with parsley and serve.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in the grits, then return to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn down the heat to low and stir in the Cheddar and cream cheese. Cook until the Cheddar is melted and the cream cheese is incorporated into the mixture, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the butter and keep warm until ready to serve.

CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUIT



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Make and share this chicken with dried fruit recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dried apricot, cut into strips
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
rosemary
salt and pepper
1 can chicken broth

Steps:

  • spray a pan with cooking spray.
  • add chicken and brown on both sides, about 15 minutes, remove.
  • add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  • add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, lower to medium heat and cook about 10 minutes until sauce thickens serve sauce over chicken.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH DRIED APRICOTS & PRUNES



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This delightful chicken dinner entree was served at our annual "Gathering of Friends" dinner party. It is a pretty to look at as it is delicious to eat. Enjoy! Serving salad & sides suggestions: Recipe #308190 and Recipe #268766

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
salt and pepper, sprinkle generously to taste
2/3 cup olive oil
6 ounces dried prunes, quartered
6 ounces dried apricots, quartered
4 ounces green olives, pitted
2 ounces capers
1 bay leaf
4 large whole chicken breasts
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Combine all above ingredients (****EXCEPT brown sugar & white wine) into marinade. Place chicken in a zip lock bag or a baking dish that can be tightly sealed. Cover the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight if possible.
  • One hour before baking: Time to arrange in the baking dish and bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • Distribute chicken in single layer in baking pan, DO NOT discard the marinade. Pour it over the chicken with all the other marinade ingredients. Sprinkle brown sugar over the chicken breasts and pour white wine around the breasts.
  • Preheat oven: Cook UNCOVERED at 325 for 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Cook to 165°F
  • Arrange cooked chicken breasts on a platter, top with the sauce and other ingredients.
  • NOTE:.
  • This recipe yields a lot of sauce, so you can double the chicken content without having to double the marinade. It's nice because you can make it all ahead of time!

CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS



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Chicken with dried apricots is hardly a new idea, but it's almost always too sweet, and the routine addition of cinnamon and cloves makes the whole thing taste more like dessert than dinner. Take them away, add a little vinegar to counter the fruit's sweetness, improve and simplify the cooking technique, and you have a beautiful dish for a winter meal.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried apricots or other fruit
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup red wine
1 chicken, cut into serving pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the apricots in a small bowl (or a 2-cup measure) and add the vinegar, wine, and about 1/4 cup water to cover. Let soak while you brown the chicken.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high under a 12-inch nonstick skillet and add the chicken, skin side down. Cook, rotating the pieces (not turning them) so they brown evenly. When they are nicely browned-take your time-turn them so they are skin side up and season with salt and pepper. Make a little space in which you can add the onion and cook, stirring the onion occasionally, until it has softened a bit, a minute or two.
  • Add the apricots and their liquid and bring to a boil; cook for a minute, then turn the heat to low and cover. Cook until the chicken is done, 15 to 20 minutes; do not turn while it is cooking. Remove the lid, raise the heat, and season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Boil out any excess liquid; you do not want the sauce to be too watery. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve.
  • A few fresh thyme sprigs, added at the beginning of step 2 and discarded before you serve the chicken, add another dimension to this dish.
  • A tablespoon or two of butter, stirred in at the end, will make the sauce considerably richer. Or you might render some bacon, remove it, and brown the chicken in the bacon fat; crumble the bacon and stir it in at the end of cooking.

CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS



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Chicken with a fruit and nut sauce

Provided by amp1043

Time 40m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Chicken Breasts
1 Onion, chopped
1 Green Pepper, sliced
Grated rind of 1 orange
1 tablespoon of plain flour
250 ml Vegatable Stock
60 ml Fresh Orange Juice
200 ml Dry White Wine
100 g Organic Dried Apricots cut into quarters
50 g Walnuts (chopped)
pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper, freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Chop the chicken breasts into small chunks, fry until cooked then set aside.
  • Fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the sliced pepper for about 1 minute. Then add the orange rind and plain flour
  • In a small jug, mix the orange juice and stock. GRADUALLY stir in the juice/stock mixture to the onion mixture.
  • Add the apricots, chicken, walnuts and white wine. Then add salt, pepper and the grated nutmeg.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Can be served immediately or, preferebly, leave to cook and reheat later. If reheating, tranfer to a caserole and heat at 160C for 30-40 minutes. You can serve from the caserole at the table

CHICKEN CURRY WITH DRIED APRICOTS



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Provided by Juliet Hardesty

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Sauté     Dinner     Apricot     Curry     Fall     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Indiana

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste*
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 pound chicken tenders
2 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk**
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
2 tablespoons purchased mango chutney
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Freshly steamed white rice

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in red curry paste and fresh ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken tenders and sauté until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to bowl.
  • Add unsweetened coconut milk and dried apricots to skillet and boil until mixture is reduced to 2 1/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Mix in mango chutney and 1/2 cup cilantro. Return cooked chicken to skillet. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir to heat through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve over rice.
  • *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
  • **Available at Indian, Southeast Asian and Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so it's worth it to splurge on the best you can afford.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chicken or vegetables, make sure there is enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly.
  • Season your chicken well: Be generous with the salt and pepper when seasoning your chicken. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so be careful not to cook it for too long.
  • Serve the chicken immediately: Chicken is best served hot, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken with dried apricots 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 little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.

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