Quick and Easy Apricot Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
505 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quick and Easy Apricot Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe arranges chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer in a casserole dish, then evenly covers them with a mixture of dry onion soup mix blended with apricot jam. Baking at 350°F for about an hour cooks the chicken through while allowing the glaze to thicken and coat each piece.
The result is a dish with a sticky, flavorful topping that contrasts the savory base of soup mix with the sweetness of apricot jam. The unbreaded, baked method keeps the chicken tender and moist.
Pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or potatoes to balance the sweet glaze. It can be easily prepared ahead or as a weeknight meal due to its straightforward assembly and bake time.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast or 8 chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, boneless, skinless
- 1 package onion soup mix 2 oz or 56 g, dry
- 12 ounce apricot jam
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer in a casserole dish.
- Mix soup and preserves together in a bowl and pour, as evenly as possible, over chicken.
- Cover with tinfoil or lid and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked.
Notes
- Mix the onion soup mix and apricot jam thoroughly before pouring over the chicken to ensure even flavor coverage.
- Do not overcrowd the chicken pieces in the casserole; leave space for even cooking and glaze absorption.
- Marinating the chicken overnight in lemon juice or white wine can add additional flavor before baking with the apricot glaze.
- Refer to side dish recommendations suitable to complement this chicken glaze for meal balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1441mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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