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Apricot Chicken
Apricot chicken combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy apricot glaze, creating a delicious meal that's perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 663 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Apricot Sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup apricot preserves or apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, and salt.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown for 2-3 minutes per side without stirring.
- Stir and move the chicken to one side of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the water to the skillet. Use a spatula to scrape up any brown bits.
- Add the jam, ketchup, cider vinegar, Dijon, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer, adjusting the heat if needed, and let simmer about 7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over rice.
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Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove cooked chicken from pan and let sauce simmer for a few minutes more.
- Apricot chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
663
(33%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
222mg
(74%)
Sodium
1329mg
(55%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 663 | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1329mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.