Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 25 hours
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
🔪 Prep Time: 24 hours
🍗 Cook Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: Not specified
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of garlic and olives with a twist of sweetness from apricots in this delightful Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken recipe. Marinated overnight for maximum flavor infusion, this dish promises to satisfy the cravings of any poultry enthusiast.
Ingredients:
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 garlic bulb, minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white wine
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
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Preparation (24 hours in advance):
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then place them in a bowl.
- Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sliced green olives, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and bay leaves to the bowl.
- Whisk the marinade ingredients together until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
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Cooking:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) about an hour before dinner.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and uncover.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Pour the white wine around the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes for optimal flavor and moisture.
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Finishing Touches:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven.
- Garnish the Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
- Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the flavorful combination of garlic, olives, and apricots in every bite!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 667
- Fat Content: 26.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 151mg
- Sodium Content: 559.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 48.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 40.5g
- Protein Content: 52.5g
Keywords:
Chicken, Poultry, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Kosher, Weeknight, Oven, Easy
This Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
