QUICK APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN

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Our home economists streamlined Sherry Keller's favorite dish to make it even speedier to assemble. The succulent chicken entree has a sweet apricot sauce and a lovely look. "For variety, try it with other preserves," Sherry notes from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper and 1/2 cup oil. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the preserves, butter and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.

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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Paco Diaz
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Alex Villegas
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Destiny Morris
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Masud Kan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Mr Peralta sketches
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Foysal Bst
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amyjane Loeak
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the apricot-almond sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


DJ Allan PRO
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


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This dish was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the apricot-almond sauce was the perfect complement. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and easy meal.