QUICK APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN

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Our home economists streamlined Sherry Keller's favorite dish to make it even speedier to assemble. The succulent chicken entree has a sweet apricot sauce and a lovely look. "For variety, try it with other preserves," Sherry notes from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper and 1/2 cup oil. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the preserves, butter and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.

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Malik jamshaid Malik jamshaid
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.


Syed aijaz Ali
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 20 minutes. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


THE JUGGERNAUT
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This recipe was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dyo Sep
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This was an amazing dish! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Abraham Taliugyan
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


KC Entertainment
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and they were so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khokon Gush
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.


Satinder
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 20 minutes. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Zerihun Arega
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This recipe was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gordon Wesley
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This was an amazing dish! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Akosua Gladys
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Rikky Garcia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. The sauce was also too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Solomon Bente
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and they were so tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hum Raskoti
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.


Tanim Rayhen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 20 minutes. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Saleem Rajput
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jasmine Mayle
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This apricot almond chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly sweet. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect weeknight meal.