Best 7 Herb Apricot Chicken Recipes

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Herb-roasted apricot chicken is a succulent and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion. The combination of sweet apricots, savory herbs, and tender chicken creates a mouthwatering flavor that everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have a delicious and flavorful meal on the table in no time. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, or you can roast a whole chicken for a larger crowd. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make the best herb-roasted apricot chicken you've ever tasted!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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 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

SOUTHERN APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is a creamy Southern style apricot chicken recipe that the entire family will love. Make it for guests and they will never know how easy it was! Serve with rice Pilaf.

Provided by ilovemykids

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear.
  • While the chicken is cooking, stir together the apricot preserves, sour cream, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. When the chicken is done, remove from the oven, and coat with the sauce. Return to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

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.

VENETIAN APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is from the Olive Garden, I had this for lunch and was so impressed I went on to the Olive Garden website, and there it was. Delicious and low in fat and calories. OG does not serve pasta with this, so it is a nice light meal, served with salad and bread sticks, of course.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup apricot preserves
salt and pepper
1/2 lb roma tomato, cut into 1 pieces
6 basil leaves, cut into 1/2 pieces
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
salt
3 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 bunch asparagus (remove bottom inch of stems)
1/2 lb broccoli floret
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine Garlic Herb Seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Blend apricot sauce ingredients in a sauce pan. Add salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Combine tomato mixture in a separate mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Blanch asparagus and broccoli for 1 minute in a pot of salted boiling water. Transfer immediately to ice bath to stop cooking.
  • Coat sauté pan with 1Tbsp olive oil. While keeping ingredients separated in pan, heat cooled asparagus, broccoli and tomato mixture and until hot. Do not overcook.
  • Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Place grilled chicken on a platter next to hot broccoli and asparagus. Sprinkle Garlic Herb Seasoning on broccoli. Pour tomato mixture on top of vegetables.
  • Top chicken breasts with apricot sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.2, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 93.7, Sodium 185.4, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 20.9, Protein 36.5

HERB & APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS



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I developed this recipe for a reception where I did not want to use tomato/BBQ based glaze so it would be easier on carpets and clean up, yet still have great flavor. Got lots of positive response. I make it in a crockpot for ease while preparing the rest of a menu, but you could easily bake these. I serve it over rice (for dinner at home) and the sauce is great on that.

Provided by ChefTifara

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h35m

Yield 30 wings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (3 lb) chicken wings, drummies pkgs thawed
3 tablespoons corn oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon mild Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon honey mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce or 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons kikkoman reduced sodium soy sauce
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot jam or 1 (18 ounce) jar peach jam
4 tablespoons bottled lime juice or 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, brown the wings in the oil in 2 batches. Sprinkle one half of the dry spices and herbs over each batch as it is browning. This will take about 12 minutes for each batch.
  • After all wings are browned, place them in your crockpot and turn on high. Place lime juice and soy sauce in skillet, and stir with a spatula to remove browned bits. Scrape pan juices into crockpot.
  • Mix mustard, jam, cornstarch and hot sauce in a small bowl with a whisk. Add this to the wings in the crockpot. Stir to mix sauce and wings, then cook on high in crockpot until drummies are tender, but not falling off the bone. Or, cook longer on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1262.7, Fat 75.1, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 349.6, Sodium 651.4, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 37.7, Protein 84.5

BROILED APRICOT CHICKEN



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A little sweet blends perfectly with the bold taste of horseradish. What a great treatment for lean, tender chicken breasts! If you don't mind wintertime grilling, this works great on the grill, too. Susan Warren - North Manchester, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apricot nectar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon horseradish mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting frequently with apricot mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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Tips for Making Herb Apricot Chicken and Conclusion

  • Choose the right chicken. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the best choice for this recipe. They are more flavorful and juicy than boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will give your chicken the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When you cook the chicken, be sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The best way to tell if the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken thigh. The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. This recipe goes well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. You can also serve it with a simple salad.
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Conclusion

Herb apricot chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a great option for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apricots, tangy lemon, and fragrant herbs makes this dish a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a new chicken recipe, give herb apricot chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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