Apricot Chicken
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
3551 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Apricot Chicken
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A chicken recipe you will have on repeat with a sumptuous sweet and sour apricot sauce flavored with a variety of Eastern Mediterranean spices. Serve with a side of rice, couscous or potatoes, spooning the juices over top.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots (divided)
- 1 pinch saffron threads, ground (or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 bone-in, skin-on whole chicken legs
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow or white onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, finely grated
- 1 red chili, finely diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Freshly chopped mint and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Plump the dried apricots: Soak 1/2 cup of the dried apricots in 2 cups of warm (but not boiling) water until plump, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Bloom the saffron: Mix 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron with 3 tablespoons water. Set aside to “bloom,” infusing the water with the saffron’s aroma and flavor.
- Make a warming spice blend: In a separate small bowl, combine ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon.
- Blend the apricots: Blend the apricots and the water until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
- Season and sear the chicken: Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper, then dust with half of the spice blend. Place a large 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil glistens, add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside while you make the sauce.
- Make the apricot sauce: Add the onion to the skillet and cook until golden, approximately 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chili, then follow with the remaining spice blend. Slice the remaining 1/2 cup of apricots and stir into the mixture, followed by the blended apricot sauce.
- Finish the apricot sauce. Add the fresh lemon juice, honey, bloomed saffron, and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the sauce over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes. Lower the heat to avoid burning the sauce, if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, honey, and/or lemon to taste.
- Heat the oven: While the sauce reduces, heat the oven to 400°F.
- Bake the chicken: Place the chicken on top of the apricot sauce and spoon a little sauce on top. Place the pan into the oven to roast until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy, between 30 and 45 minutes.
- Serve: Sprinkle over finely chopped fresh mint and parsley and serve.
Notes
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- You can use different chicken pieces if you prefer. If using boneless chicken, reduce roasting time as they cook much more quickly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355.1kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
21.3g
(7%)
Protein
17.1g
(34%)
Fat
23.3g
(36%)
Saturated Fat
5.3g
(27%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11.8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
94.4mg
(31%)
Sodium
79.1mg
(3%)
Potassium
537.8mg
(15%)
Fiber
2.6g
(10%)
Sugar
15.9g
(32%)
Vitamin A
933.1IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
17.9mg
(20%)
Calcium
37.7mg
(4%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355.1kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 17.1g | 34% |
| Fat | 23.3g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.8g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94.4mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 79.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 537.8mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sugar | 15.9g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 933.1IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 37.7mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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