CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APRICOTS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chicken Thighs With Apricots image

I love fruit with meat and this is a special treat. I also want to cook a wonderful dish for a diabetic with low carbs. I found this recipe in Good Housekeeping "Our Best Diabetic Recipes"

Provided by taril

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 42m

Yield 4 1 1/2 thighs, 1 Tablespoon sauce and 1 apricot, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup apricot nectar
6 tablespoons low-sugar apricot preserves
4 tablespoons snipped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
4 medium apricots, halved and pitted
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of Nectar, 2 Tablespoons of preserves, 2 Tablespoons mint, 1 Tablespoon of oil, vinegar, curry powder and garlic. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Using a gas grill, preheat grill, reduce heat to minimum, place chicken on grill. Grill, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (180 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Add apricots to grill, cut side down, during last 5 minutes of grilling or until lightly browned.
  • For sauce: In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup apricot nectar, 4 Tablespoons preserves, 2 Tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon olive oil, the green onions, 3 Tablespoons pistachios, the mustard, mustard seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Drizzle sauce over chicken and apricots. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 102.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 25

Runa Aktar
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apricots add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Waqar Bukhari
[email protected]

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The apricots add a unique flavor that I love. I also like that this recipe is healthy and low in calories.


Ava Holden
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that I actually enjoyed making it. And the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were bursting with flavor.


Rose Anne
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apricots add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Clayton Turner
[email protected]

I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients, and it's easy to follow. Even my kids can help me make it!


Kabita Pun
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I always have apricots on hand, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Z Sports live
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and moist, and the apricots added a delicious sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again!


Gautam Sapkota
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apricots add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Samy Samh
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Siel C
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apricots add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ayaz Raja
[email protected]

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The apricots add a unique flavor that I love. I also like that this recipe is healthy and low in calories.


Tshiamo Mpofu
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that I actually enjoyed making it. And the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were bursting with flavor.


Mohammed Kassaw
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apricots add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nasima begum Khan
[email protected]

I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients, and it's easy to follow. Even my kids can help me make it!


james connor
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I always have apricots on hand, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Fahim Raz
[email protected]

I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I especially liked the way the apricots caramelized in the oven.


Nkululeko Buthelezi
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and moist, and the apricots added a delicious sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again!


Mahnoor Alam
[email protected]

I have made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is juicy and flavorful and the apricots add a touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gaming world
[email protected]

OMG! This was the best chicken dish I've had in a long time. The apricots and chicken were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. My family loved it too!