**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: Apricot Chicken with Toasted Almonds and Beyond**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Apricot Chicken with Toasted Almonds, a dish that harmonizes the sweet and savory flavors of juicy apricots, tender chicken, and crunchy toasted almonds. This delightful entrée is complemented by a medley of delectable recipes, including a refreshing Apricot Salad with tangy dressing, a savory Apricot Chutney perfect for pairing with grilled meats, and a sweet Apricot Jam that captures the essence of summer's bounty. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this collection of apricot-inspired culinary creations.
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
With its fruity, slightly sweet apricot sauce, this tender chicken entree is full of flavor, not fat. When my children were all at home, they would rate a new recipe on the scale of 1 to 10. This is one of the 10's. -Erma Yoder, Millersburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; transfer 1/2 cup to a serving bowl and set aside. Dip chicken in remaining apricot mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle almonds over chicken; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved apricot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Stir together ground cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat well.
- Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in base of tagine (or in skillet), uncovered, over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown half of chicken, skin sides down, turning over once, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Brown remaining chicken in same manner, adding any spice mixture left in bowl.
- Add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to tagine and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Tie cilantro and parsley into a bundle with kitchen string and add to tagine along with 1/2 cup water, chicken, and any juices accumulated on plate. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, bring honey, remaining cup water, cinnamon stick, and apricots to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until apricots are very tender (add more water if necessary). Once apricots are tender, simmer until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While apricots cook, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook almonds, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Ten minutes before chicken is done, add apricot mixture to tagine. Discard herbs and cinnamon stick, then serve chicken sprinkled with almonds on top.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS SANDWICH
Upgrade chicken salad with dried apricots for a little sweetness and toasted almonds for crunch in our easy recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the chicken salad: Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. When water boils, reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, chives, apricots, and almonds. Stir in chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the lettuce and chicken mixture between two slices toast. Top each with remaining slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 g, Cholesterol 24 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 325 g
APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS
"This chicken dish is so delicious, I constantly get asked for the recipe-even my picky eaters clamor for it! It takes only minutes to prepare, so on busy weeknights I can put a healthy supper on the table." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the preserves, broth and mustard. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat. -Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery. , In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
Make and share this Apricot Chicken With Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mommyto3under3
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Sprinksmalin a le salt and pepper on chicken and bake for 10 minutes. Toast the almonds in a pan while chicken cooking. In a small sauce pan, mix preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter and salt and pepper. Heat until preserve is melted and pour over chicken in oven. Cook for 10 more minutes in oven. Broil chicken for 3 minutes. Sprinkle almonds on top when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 527, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 33.1
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
This is so easy, tastes great, and is elegant enough to serve company. Adapted from Gourmet magazine- January 2005.
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then arrange on sheet at least 1/4 inch apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While chicken bakes, combine jam, soy sauce, mustard, margarine, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat over moderate heat until jam is melted.
- Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is cooked through, about another 20 minutes.
- Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh apricots. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use dried apricots, but be sure to soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before using.
- If you don't have toasted almonds on hand, you can easily make your own by toasting sliced almonds in a single layer in a preheated 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- To make the sauce, be sure to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth. Then, add the slurry to the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Apricot Chicken with Toasted Almonds is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apricots, savory chicken, and crunchy almonds is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give this one a try!
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