Best 8 Lemon Apricot Chicken Cooking For Recipes

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Are you looking for a dish that is both flavorful and easy to make? Look no further than our Lemon Apricot Chicken! This tantalizing dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a zesty lemon-apricot sauce. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.

But that's not all! This article also includes recipes for several other delicious chicken dishes that are sure to please everyone at the table. From the classic Chicken Parmesan to the tangy Orange Chicken, there's something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a storm!

Let's cook with our recipes!

ONE POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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One Pan Apricot Chicken like your mom used to make, with just five ingredient and one pan, this dish is all about flavor with almost no effort! Includes recipes for homemade onion soup mix and French dressing!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and set a cast iron skillet to heat on medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the cast iron skillet, skin side down.
  • Brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes.
  • In a bowl or large measuring cup add the rest of the ingredients and whisk them together.
  • Pour half over the chicken, putt the pan in the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Pour the rest over the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STICKY APRICOT CHICKEN



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Easy, delicious sticky apricot chicken flavored with a little soy sauce and chilli flakes is a perfect dinner when served with almond and lemon pilaf rice.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Easy

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
olive oil (for browning)
3/4 cup apricot jam/preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
zest and juice of 1 lemon (you need approximately 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice)
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons water (to thin down)
fresh parsley
Almond pilaf

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add a splash of oil and brown the chicken pieces all over until the skin is crisp and golden, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix together all the glaze ingredients. Add 2 tablespoons water to thin the glaze out a little but not enough to make it overly watery.
  • When the chicken is golden brown and almost cooked through, pour off the excess fat.
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the glaze.
  • Allow the glaze to simmer gently, basting the chicken regularly until the glaze has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken on rice with a generous amount of glaze spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-APRICOT CHICKEN



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Add a citrus twist to your regular chicken tonight - perfect for a dinner that's ready in less than an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°. Spray15x10-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Beat egg and water slightly. Stir together baking mix, lemon peel and garlic powder.
  • Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with baking mix mixture. Place in pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes; turn chicken. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Heat remaining ingredients in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

LEMON-APRICOT CHICKEN (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Add zip to crispy baked chicken with a lemon and apricot sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 small chicken breasts (1/2 lb)
Cooking spray
Lemon slices, if desired
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In shallow dish, beat egg product and water slightly. In another shallow dish, stir together Bisquick® mix, lemon peel and garlic powder. Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in pan. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Turn; bake 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • In small microwavable bowl, stir together all Lemon-Apricot Sauce ingredients. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS, LEMON AND SAFFRON



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Here is a spice-perfumed braised chicken dish that is greater than the sum of its parts, with complex flavor that belies the ease of preparation. As a bonus, you can prepare it up to 2 days in advance, since it reheats beautifully.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (About 2 pounds total), fat trimmed
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup tomato purée
Pinch of cayenne
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon green cardamom pods
1 cup white wine
6 ounces dried apricots, about 1 cup
2 small lemons, thinly sliced (do not peel)
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Mint leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Season chicken generously on both sides with salt and pepper. (If time permits, do this an hour before cooking or up to 24 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated, but remove from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.)
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, place chicken pieces skin-side down in one layer. Let chicken cook slowly to brown well on one side, about 15 to 20 minutes. When skin is crisp and lifts easily from the pan, it is ready. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, make saffron water: In a small cup, combine saffron with lemon juice and 1/4 cup water. Set aside to steep.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer chicken, skin-side up, to a baking dish. Pour off some fat from the skillet, reserving about 2 tablespoons. Add onions, salt lightly and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add saffron water and threads, tomato purée, cayenne, coriander, fennel, cardamom and wine to onions and bring to a simmer.
  • Pour onion mixture over chicken. Tuck apricots and lemon slices among the chicken pieces. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour. Remove cover and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. (Recipe can be prepared to this point up to 2 days ahead. When ready to serve, reheat in a 350-degree oven, in a covered pot, 30 to 45 minutes.)
  • To serve, garnish with cilantro and mint leaves. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 464, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 712 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS AND OLIVES



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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.

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

LEMON-APRICOT CHICKEN



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Do you love lemon or orange chicken at Chinese restaurants? Then this recipe is for you! It's from Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook. It is divine. The ginger adds a subtle yet distinct tangy-ness to the sauce; I haven't tried it yet, but I wonder if orange marmalade would work as a substitute for the apricot preserves.

Provided by Besu1126

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 cup Bisquick
1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425-degrees. Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/2-inch thickness between waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of the melted butter in jelly roll pan or edged cookie sheet.
  • Beat egg and water together slightly.
  • Mix Bisquick, lemon peel, and garlic powder.
  • Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in pan. Drizzle with remaining melted butter.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then turn chicken. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until juice of the chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Assemble Lemon-Apricot Sauce and heat in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until warm. (This can be started with just a few minutes left on the chicken.).
  • Cut chicken crosswise into slices, and top with sauce. Enjoy! Tastes great served with rice.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, buy your ingredients from a local farmer's market or grocery store.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Use a meat thermometer: A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your chicken is cooked through. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest: After you cook the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into it. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Lemon apricot chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tangy lemon and sweet apricots is a perfect complement to the tender chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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