Description
Apricot Chicken brings sweet and tangy flavors to your dinner table that everyone will adore. Tender chicken breasts glazed with fruity apricot sauce create a simple yet satisfying meal your family craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds apricots
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop 1 ½ pounds of apricots into ¾-inch pieces, removing pits. Combine with ¼ cup sugar and 2 tbsp cider vinegar in a bowl, letting the mixture macerate for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Season 2 pounds of chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper. Brown chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 1 chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent and lightly caramelized. Use a splash of water to deglaze if needed.
- Pour 2 cups chicken stock into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer at 200°F.
- Purée half of the remaining apricot pieces in a blender until smooth. Add puréed apricots to the simmering stock along with 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 2 tsp hot sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to a light coating consistency.
- Return browned chicken to the skillet with remaining macerated apricot pieces. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce coats the meat.
- Plate the chicken over rice or egg noodles. Sprinkle 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley on top as a bright, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Marinate apricots early to develop deeper flavor and allow sugar to break down fruit.
- Select ripe, fragrant apricots for the most robust sauce and best overall taste.
- When browning chicken, ensure pan is hot enough to create a golden crust without burning butter.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat-based noodles with quinoa or cauliflower rice to keep the dish light and accessible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg