Best 7 Baked Apricot Chicken Recipes

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**Baked Apricot Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Delight**

Baked apricot chicken is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors. This enticing culinary creation features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious apricot glaze, resulting in a dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly flavorful. The chicken is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and tangy apricot preserves, infusing it with an irresistible depth of flavor. As the chicken roasts, the glaze caramelizes, creating a sticky and flavorful coating that perfectly complements the moist and succulent chicken. This tantalizing dish is not only a feast for the senses but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey and explore the delectable world of baked apricot chicken, offering you a selection of recipes that cater to diverse preferences and culinary expertise.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by SHANG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

EASY BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN BREAST



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You can use a whole cut-up chicken or 10 chicken thighs if desired and increase baking time. if you are in a hurry you can omit the browning, but the chicken will not be as good, you can double this recipe but you will need a large baking dish, or just double the sauce amounts. Serve with cooked rice. Do not season the chicken with any salt, the dry soup mix already has enough in it.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing or 1 cup Russian salad dressing
1 tablespoon garlic (or to taste)
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil with butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken with black pepper (do not use any salt).
  • Brown chicken about 4 minutes on both sides or until lightly browned, then place into prepared baking dish (if using skin on chicken pieces then place skin-side up).
  • In a bowl mix the preserves with dressing, onion soup and garlic until blended; pour over the chicken in the baking dish then turn the chicken to coat evenly in the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes (if you did not brown the chicken increase baking time slightly).
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 839.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.2, Protein 28.4

APRICOT-MUSTARD BAKED CHICKEN



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Provided by Jenny Rosenstrach

Categories     Chicken     Mustard     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Apricot     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 to 8 skin-on chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks), rinsed and patted dry
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1/4 cup water
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the chicken on a rimmed cookie sheet or baking dish lined with foil or parchment paper, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, whisk together the jam, mustard, water, thyme, and a little salt and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat for about 3 minutes. It should be slightly syrupy.
  • Pull the chicken out of the oven and pour the sauce on top. Continue baking for another 15 minutes. For the last 3 minutes, place the chicken under the broiler on the top rack so it gets golden and crispy looking.

BAKED APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN



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One of the things I admire most about the Silver Palate cookbooks is the unusual and savory use of fruit in many of their main dishes. This delicious, succulent chicken is no exception! Sweet and wonderful!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs chicken, cut in pieces
salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup orange marmalade
4 tablespoons orange juice
4 tablespoons apple juice
4 ounces dried apricots
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish, skin side up, and season with salt, pepper and ginger.
  • Spread marmalade over chicken; pour both juices in the pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and add apricots, distributing evenly.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and return to oven, basting occasionally, for 40 minutes.
  • Serve immediate with some of the pan juices.

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is a quick and easy recipe that's so tasty. I've made this adding in some dried apricots also.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces apricot preserves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 lbs chicken pieces
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the preserves, lemon juice and soy sauce in a shallow bowl.
  • Divide this mixture in half; reserve half to serve with the chicken.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the preserves mixture; roll in bread crumbs.
  • Place the chicken in a baking dish.
  • Drizzle with melted butter and bake about 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is done.
  • Heat the remaining preserves; serve with the chicken.

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN AND RICE



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This is good both hot and cold. Served cold in the summer months, you can garnish the dish with fresh fruit.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian salad dressing or 1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
  • Spray 9 X 13 baking dish with non stick spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish.
  • Combine preserves, soup mix, and salad dressing and spread them evenly over the chicken Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Serve each breast on 1/2 cup of the rice and spoon a little sauce over the top.

EASY BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Make and share this Easy Baked Apricot Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kannie

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1095.7, Fat 71.5, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 237.2, Sodium 1338.1, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 40.8, Protein 50.3

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispier chicken skin, pat the chicken dry before coating it in the marinade.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • To make the dish ahead of time, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • This dish can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Simply place the chicken and marinade in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Conclusion:

Baked Apricot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the apricot glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

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