Best 3 Evins Indian Apricot Chicken Recipes

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**Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of Indian Cuisine**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken, a dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of India with the sweet and tangy notes of dried apricots. This delectable recipe promises an explosion of flavors, combining tender chicken marinated in a medley of aromatic spices, creamy yogurt, and tangy tamarind paste. As the chicken simmers in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with the essence of ginger, garlic, and green chilies, it absorbs the delectable flavors, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and captivating. Accompanying this delightful main course are three equally enticing recipes: a cooling Cucumber Raita to balance the heat, a flavorful Jeera Rice to complement the aromatic chicken, and a refreshing Mango Lassi to provide a sweet and creamy finish to your culinary adventure. Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Indian cuisine with Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken and its accompanying recipes, sure to leave you craving for more.

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ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS AND OLIVES



Roast Chicken With Apricots and Olives image

This festive dish is a fairly easy main course for the Seder meal - or anytime. Marinating overnight leaves very little work on the day of serving, but two hours is enough to infuse the chicken with tangy citrus and the sumac. Dried apricots, already more tart than sweet, are marinated along with the chicken and become almost savory in the oven. Using pitted Castelvetrano olives will save you a lot of elbow grease, and their meaty texture and mild flavor are perfect here. After roasting together, everything goes under the broiler to deeply brown and thicken the cooking juices into a tasty sauce.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (see Note)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, sliced and seeded
1/4 cup fresh blood orange or regular orange juice
1/4 cup honey
4 to 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons ground sumac
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (6 ounces) dried apricots
1 cup (4 ounces) pitted Castelvetrano olives with 2 tablespoons brine
4 large or 8 small shallots, roots trimmed, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters or halves
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Slash each piece of chicken through the skin a few times, about 1 inch deep. Season with the salt and pepper and place in a large bowl or large resealable plastic bag. Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, thyme, sumac and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl to combine. Add lemon slices, apricots, olives and olive brine. Pour the marinade over the chicken and cover tightly or remove as much air as possible before sealing it. Set on a small sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours, turning the bag from time to time.
  • Position a rack 8 inches from the broiler heat source. Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss shallots with remaining tablespoon oil and spread out on a large sheet pan, cut sides down. Place on the lower rack and cook, turning once, until starting to turn golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and use your hands and a slotted spoon to scoop the chicken, apricots, lemon slices and olives onto the pan, reserving the marinade. Arrange in an even layer with the chicken skin side up and return to the oven. Cook for 15 minutes, baste the chicken with the drippings, and cook until chicken juices run clear, about 10 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the oven. Heat the broiler to high.
  • Pour the reserved marinade and wine over the chicken, and broil until the chicken is browned and the liquid is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. If the apricots start to get too dark, turn them over in the sauce. Transfer to a platter. If you used chicken breasts, cut them in half. Pour the sauce over everything or serve it on the side.

EVIN'S INDIAN APRICOT CHICKEN



Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken image

This spicy sweet chicken has flavors from South Asia. It's quick and easy and always a hit. Serve over rice or couscous.

Provided by MomZilla Evin

Categories     Indian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ yellow onion, finely diced
1 ½ cups chicken stock, or as needed
1 cup apricot preserves
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with garam masala, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken pieces are no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan and bring to a simmer. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan; stir in the apricot preserves and vinegar. Thin with the remaining chicken stock as needed to create a smooth sauce. Season to taste with the hot sauce. Place chicken back in pan; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in lime zest and butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 377.3 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

EVIN'S INDIAN APRICOT CHICKEN



Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken image

This spicy sweet chicken has flavors from South Asia. It's quick and easy and always a hit. Serve over rice or couscous.

Provided by MomZilla Evin

Categories     Indian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ yellow onion, finely diced
1 ½ cups chicken stock, or as needed
1 cup apricot preserves
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with garam masala, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken pieces are no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan and bring to a simmer. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan; stir in the apricot preserves and vinegar. Thin with the remaining chicken stock as needed to create a smooth sauce. Season to taste with the hot sauce. Place chicken back in pan; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in lime zest and butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 377.3 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

Tips:

  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have an apricot jam, you can substitute it with another type of fruit jam, such as peach or orange marmalade.
  • To add a bit of spice to the dish, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can simmer it for a longer period of time or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This Indian Apricot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. It's a great way to enjoy Indian food at home without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

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