Apricot-Almond Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Category: Chicken
🥗 Keywords: Poultry, Fruit, Nuts, Meat, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Tonight’s dinner menu boasts a delightful array of fruit and meat dishes, perfectly suited for warm fall evenings. Indulge in the savory-sweet goodness of Apricot-Almond Chicken!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Chicken breasts |
| 2 | Butter |
| 1/2 | Olive oil |
| 1/4 | Tomato paste |
| 4 | Apricots |
| 1 | Scallion |
| 1 | Flour |
| 1 | Curry |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Pepper |
| 2 | Raisins |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Almonds |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 465.3
- Fat: 24.2g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Cholesterol: 102.2mg
- Sodium: 555.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 27.8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 15.6g
- Protein: 35.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon of curry, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
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Brown Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the dredged chicken breasts and brown them on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of the leftover flour mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly until blended with the pan drippings.
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Create Sauce Base: Stir in the tomato paste, remaining curry, raisins, and sugar. Pour in the chicken stock, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
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Simmer: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Add the apricots. Cover the skillet and allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Garnish and Serve: Uncover the skillet and sprinkle chopped scallions and almonds over the chicken. Serve hot with a side of rice, spooning the flavorful sauce over the chicken and rice.
This Apricot-Almond Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, making it a perfect choice for a cozy autumn dinner. Enjoy the tender chicken paired with the rich sauce and the delightful crunch of almonds, all complemented by the subtle sweetness of apricots.
