CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APRICOTS

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I love fruit with meat and this is a special treat. I also want to cook a wonderful dish for a diabetic with low carbs. I found this recipe in Good Housekeeping "Our Best Diabetic Recipes"

Provided by taril

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 42m

Yield 4 1 1/2 thighs, 1 Tablespoon sauce and 1 apricot, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup apricot nectar
6 tablespoons low-sugar apricot preserves
4 tablespoons snipped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
4 medium apricots, halved and pitted
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of Nectar, 2 Tablespoons of preserves, 2 Tablespoons mint, 1 Tablespoon of oil, vinegar, curry powder and garlic. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Using a gas grill, preheat grill, reduce heat to minimum, place chicken on grill. Grill, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (180 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Add apricots to grill, cut side down, during last 5 minutes of grilling or until lightly browned.
  • For sauce: In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup apricot nectar, 4 Tablespoons preserves, 2 Tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon olive oil, the green onions, 3 Tablespoons pistachios, the mustard, mustard seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Drizzle sauce over chicken and apricots. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 102.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 25

Bibi Jigs
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This dish was a delightful surprise! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apricots added a wonderfully sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


LEINAD IGOP
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Delish!


Noor Shad msd
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This dish was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a lovely sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Durga Rana
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Would definitely recommend!


Okoi Charles Oscar
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Margarito Anzures
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Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Rakynzi Moore
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This dish was a delightful surprise! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apricots added a wonderfully sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayse Alcan
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5 stars!


boyflex friday
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try with chicken thighs, and this one is definitely a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a lovely sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sabbir
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Simple and easy to follow recipe.


Chad Ray
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lithyalithya Lithya
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Loved the flavors in this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly.


Janie Verhees
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This dish was a hit with my family and friends! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apricots added a sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


KEN ADDISON
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Easy and delicious! Will definitely make again.


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