Habanero Apricot Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    33 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    392 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Tex-Mex

Habanero Apricot Chicken

Habanero apricot chicken features pan seared chicken thighs in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce. An easy-to-make meal any night of the week!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 habanero chiles minced (seeds removed)
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcsetershire sauce
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, paprika and turmeric. Season both sides of the chicken thighs.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet, smooth side down. Saute for 6 minutes, then flip chicken and cook another 8-9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken (internal temp should be 165°F). Remove chicken from pan to a plate and cover.
  3. Add garlic and habanero to the pan juices and cook for a minute. Add the apricot preserves, vinegar, dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and bring to a boil. Lower heat and reduce for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Potassium 416mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 389IU (8%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Potassium 416mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 389IU 8%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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