Description
Mediterranean-inspired quick apricot chicken sings with tangy sweetness and herbal complexity. Succulent chicken breasts mingle with golden apricot sauce, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and generously season with salt and pepper on both surfaces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and immediately add apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Whisk ingredients together, creating a vibrant and fragrant sauce mixture.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, stirring continuously to incorporate all ingredients.
- Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken, developing a rich, glossy consistency.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the aromatic apricot glaze.
- Allow chicken to reheat in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, ensuring complete flavor infusion.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze over the chicken for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for quick and even cooking, ensuring tender and juicy results every time.
- Use high-quality apricot preserves with minimal added sugars to achieve a more authentic and balanced glaze flavor.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and choosing reduced-sugar apricot preserves for a healthier version of the dish.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian adaptation that maintains the delicious sweet and tangy glaze profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg