APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS
"This chicken dish is so delicious, I constantly get asked for the recipe-even my picky eaters clamor for it! It takes only minutes to prepare, so on busy weeknights I can put a healthy supper on the table." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the preserves, broth and mustard. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
Steps:
- Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch flameproof baking dish (not glass).
- Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper total, then arrange at least 1/4 inch apart in baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
- While chicken bakes, toast almonds in a small baking pan in oven, stirring twice, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until preserves are melted. Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
- Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with almonds.
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
THIS IS FROM AN AMISH WOMAN IN INDIANA. SHE SUBMITTED IT TO TASTE OF HOME. I WOULD HAVE TO OMIT THE ALMONDS FOR MY SON BUT WOULDN'T BE SKIMPY ON MY PIECE.
Provided by Kimi Gaines
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. IN SHALLOW BOWL, COMBINE THE FIRST FIVE INGREDIENTS; TRANSFER 1/2 CUP TO A SERVING BOWL AND SET ASIDE. DIP CHICKEN IN REMAINING APRICOT MIXTURE. PLACE IN A BAKING DISH COATED WITH COOKING SPRAY.
- 2. SPRINKLE ALMONDS OVER CHICKEN; DRIZZLE WITH BUTTER. BAKE, UNCOVERED, AT 350F FOR 30-35 MINUTES OR UNTIL JUICES RUN CLEAR. SERVE WITH RESERVED SAUCE.
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Stir together ground cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat well.
- Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in base of tagine (or in skillet), uncovered, over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown half of chicken, skin sides down, turning over once, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Brown remaining chicken in same manner, adding any spice mixture left in bowl.
- Add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to tagine and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Tie cilantro and parsley into a bundle with kitchen string and add to tagine along with 1/2 cup water, chicken, and any juices accumulated on plate. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, bring honey, remaining cup water, cinnamon stick, and apricots to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until apricots are very tender (add more water if necessary). Once apricots are tender, simmer until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While apricots cook, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook almonds, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Ten minutes before chicken is done, add apricot mixture to tagine. Discard herbs and cinnamon stick, then serve chicken sprinkled with almonds on top.
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
Make and share this Almond Chicken With Apricot Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lisa Lou Who
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In shallow bowl combine first five ingredients.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of sauce.
- Dip chicken in remaining sauce and place in a greased 13x9 bakind dish.
- Sprinkle chicken with alomonds and drizzle with butter.
- Bake @ 350 for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 390.7, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 29.5
COCONUT ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT CURRY SAUCE
I got this from a friend, it is to die for! I love to serve it with jasmin rice and steamed broccoli.
Provided by Robyn
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine chopped almonds and.
- coconut in shallow dish: set aside.
- Pour coconut milk in a shallow dish.
- Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breast fillets.
- Dip fillets into coconut milk and then the almond coconut mixture.
- Place onto lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, turning once.
- Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Saute scallion and garlic until golden.
- Add curry and ginger and cook for one minute.
- Add apricot preserves, honey and soy sauce. Cover and simmer,stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Poor sauce over chicken over Jasmine Rice.
- I've made this without the coconut milk before -- I.
- just dipped the chicken into 1 lightly beaten egg.
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What is Almond Chicken with Apricot Sauce?
Almond chicken with apricot sauce is a delicious dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken with the sweetness of apricot and the crunchy texture of almonds. This dish is perfect for those who love a little bit of sweetness in their meals, but without the overpowering taste of sugar.The Ingredients of Almond Chicken with Apricot Sauce
The ingredients for almond chicken with apricot sauce differ from recipe to recipe, but they usually include the following:For the Almond Chicken:
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Egg
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Almonds (sliced or slivered)
- Butter or oil for frying
For the Apricot Sauce:
- Apricot preserves
- Dijon mustard
- White wine vinegar
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes