Apricot Chicken Recipe
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 218.3
Rating: 4 stars (from 3 reviews)
Description
This Apricot Chicken recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, creating moist and tender chicken breasts that are quick and easy to prepare. The dish utilizes apricot nectar and jam, making it a versatile recipe that can be adapted with different fruits for variation.
Recipe Details
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup apricot nectar
- 4-6 heaping teaspoons apricot jam
- Dried apricots (optional, for garnish)
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 218.3
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 65.8mg
- Sodium: 88.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 26.5g
Instructions
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish.
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Pour Apricot Nectar: Pour the apricot nectar over the chicken breasts and into the baking dish, ensuring the chicken is coated evenly.
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Add Apricot Jam: Top each piece of chicken with a heaping teaspoon of apricot jam. This adds sweetness and enhances flavor.
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Optional Garnish: Sprinkle dried apricots around the baking dish for added texture and presentation.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle and reaches a safe internal temperature.
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Marinating (Optional): For even more moist chicken, you can marinate the chicken in the apricot nectar and jam mixture overnight in the refrigerator. This step enhances the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Tips and Notes
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different fruits and jams. Peach or mango can be excellent substitutes for apricot.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve Apricot Chicken with steamed vegetables and rice for a complete meal.
- Make-Ahead: This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Health Conscious: With low fat and calories, this recipe is a healthy choice for poultry lovers.
Enjoy this quick and delicious Apricot Chicken recipe, perfect for any day of the week when you want something flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen!
