GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON AND APRICOTS

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Make and share this Grilled Chicken With Saffron and Apricots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup dried apricot, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 pinch saffron
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 cups Baby Spinach
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil about 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked. Add salt and pepper. Set aside on a warm plate.
  • In the same skillet, brown onion and bell pepper. Add oil if needed. Add garlic and keep cooking 1 minute. Add apricots, lemon juice, honey, saffron and stir well. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Let reduce until sauce has a texture of syrup. Adjust seasoning.
  • In a bowl, mix spinach with a little bit of olive oil. Add salt and pepper.
  • Slice the chicken. In 4 plates, serve the chicken on the spinach and put the apricots garnish on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 344.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 18.8, Protein 29.9

Kidada Wright
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the apricots add a nice sweetness.


Wendy Rutherford
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


Nicholas Clark
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I found the chicken to be a bit dry. I think I would try marinating it in the saffron mixture for longer next time.


Confidence Friday
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less apricots or adding some tart fruit, like lemon or lime.


Oyinmowo Monica
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the apricots add a nice sweetness.


manchichi Sinyangwe
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love the way the chicken and apricots cook together in the oven.


ixMarnes
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the saffron and apricots.


Kashmair kashmair
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the apricots and they didn't even notice the zucchini.


kill man mubz
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I found the chicken to be a bit overcooked. I think I would cook it for less time next time.


Apple News
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.


Ganiyu Abideen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apricots add a nice sweetness.


MD Nasim Khondokar
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love the way the saffron and apricots complement each other.


CHIP Peters
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of chicken and apricots.


favour divine
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I used rotisserie chicken and it turned out great.


King Lastoner
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I found the chicken to be a bit dry. I think I would try marinating it in the saffron mixture for longer next time.


Connor M.
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less apricots or adding some tart fruit, like lemon or lime.


Jordan Varelis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the apricots add a nice sweetness.


Mr khatana
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


MD Masoom DJ209
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a delicious addition.


Chinaza Satya
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness. The saffron gave the dish a beautiful golden color.


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