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Sheet Pan Honey Apricot Chicken and Asparagus

This honey apricot chicken only requires 10 minutes prep and is full of flavor! Better yet it's all made on one pan so there's less cleaning up involved too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs. total)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce can substitute with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb. asparagus about 1 bunch, woody ends removed
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven 400°F (200C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place chicken breasts in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, apricot preserves, honey, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Pour about ½ cup of the apricot dressing over the chicken, reserving ¼ cup for later.
  4. Bake chicken for about 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
  5. Remove pan from the oven and switch oven setting to BROIL.
  6. Place asparagus on the tray around the chicken. Baste chicken and asparagus with remaining apricot dressing.
  7. Place tray under the broiler and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and chicken is crispy.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • Cooking for Two? This is a perfect meal to scale down for smaller quantities. Just cook one or two chicken breasts on your tray and cut the rest of the ingredients in half as well!
  • Want to Prep Ahead? Make the apricot sauce in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also trim and wash the asparagus ahead of time so that when you're ready to make dinner, there's absolutely NO prep work necessary -- just place on the tray and bake!
  • Cooking for Two? This is a perfect meal to scale down for smaller quantities. Just cook one or two chicken breasts on your tray and cut the rest of the ingredients in half as well!
  • Want to Prep Ahead? Make the apricot sauce in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also trim and wash the asparagus ahead of time so that when you're ready to make dinner, there's absolutely NO prep work necessary -- just place on the tray and bake!
  • If you're not a fan of parsley, basil is another herb that will go really well with this apricot chicken.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece chicken + 1/4 asparagus Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 55.1g (110%) Fat 3.1g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 588mg (25%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 17.7g (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece chicken + 1/4 asparagus
Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 55.1g 110%
Fat 3.1g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 588mg 25%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 17.7g 35%

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