Apricot Glazed Chicken

Apricot Glazed Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
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Transform ordinary chicken breasts into a dazzling culinary creation with this vibrant Apricot Glaze. The sweetness of apricot preserves, balanced with savory soy sauce, creates a luscious coating that will elevate your weeknight dinner. It's remarkably easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    35 g
  • Cholesterol
    83 mg
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    227 mg
  • Sugar
    31 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Chicken: Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins Sear the Chicken: Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray or use 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this stage. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Create the Glaze: Add chicken broth, apricot preserves, and soy sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring to combine the preserves. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Simmer and Glaze: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Turn the chicken breasts occasionally to ensure even glazing. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Thicken the Sauce: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should only take 1-2 minutes. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Glaze and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and turn to coat thoroughly with the thickened apricot glaze. Serve immediately. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze while simmering.
Serve over fluffy rice, quinoa, or couscous to soak up the delicious sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds for added visual appeal.
Orange marmalade or peach preserves can be used as a delicious substitute for apricot preserves.
Make sure the chicken internal temperature reach 165F to be safe to eat.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 143 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Nikolas Kutch

    Easy to follow steps and the results were delicious! Thank you for sharing.

  • Flossie Reynolds

    The sauce thickened up perfectly, and the chicken was cooked through but still juicy. Will definitely make this again!

  • Agustin Krajcik

    Great recipe! I added a little ginger to the sauce for extra kick and it turned out amazing!

  • Dudley Ward

    This recipe was a game-changer! The apricot glaze is sweet and savory, and the chicken was so moist. My family loved it!

  • Emely Adamskutch

    I substituted orange marmalade, and it was fantastic! So easy for a weeknight meal.

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