Best Apricot Dijon Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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APRICOT AND CHEDDAR CHICKEN MELT



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These sophisticated sandwiches are familiar enough for children. The chicken can be marinated tonight and broiled for dinner tomorrow. Pair it with a crunchy salad for a pleasant contrast between hot and cold.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), split horizontally
1 baguette (about 20 inches), split horizontally, then cut in half
1/4 cup apricot preserves
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes (or cover and refrigerate in marinade up to 24 hours).
  • Lift chicken from marinade, and place on prepared baking sheet; broil (without turning) until opaque throughout. Transfer chicken to a work surface; discard pan juices from baking sheet.
  • Place baguette pieces on baking sheet, cut side up; dividing evenly, spread with apricot preserves, and layer with chicken, ham, and then cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 66 g

APRICOT-DIJON-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Apricot jam, honey, and Dijon mustard give these chicken thighs a sweet and tangy flavor, a fast weeknight dinner the family will love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken thighs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot jam
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse chicken thighs; pat dry, and transfer to a baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Bring jam, honey, and mustard to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Spoon apricot mixture over chicken thighs, spreading with back of spoon to coat evenly.
  • Bake chicken, basting with sauce from bottom of dish every 10 minutes, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork, about 30 minutes.

CHICKEN WITH APRICOT DIJON MUSTARD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vinegar
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • 1.Combine all ingredients except chicken in small bowl; mix well. 2.Grill chicken 5 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until juices are clear when pierced, turning once and brushing frequently with prepared sauce. 3.Discard sauce after cooking.

APRICOT-DIJON CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Rotisserie chicken makes a simple and terrific sandwich, layered on ciabatta bread with a sweet mustard spread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf ciabatta bread (12 oz)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves
4 leaves Bibb or Boston lettuce
3/4 lb thinly sliced deli rotisserie chicken

Steps:

  • Cut loaf in half horizontally. In small bowl, mix mustard and preserves; spread over cut sides of bread.
  • On bread bottom, layer lettuce and chicken. Cover with bread top. Cut lengthwise down center, then cut crosswise in half into 4 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS SANDWICH



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Upgrade chicken salad with dried apricots for a little sweetness and toasted almonds for crunch in our easy recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 tablespoon dried apricots
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
4 slices seeded wheat bread, toasted
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Make the chicken salad: Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. When water boils, reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, chives, apricots, and almonds. Stir in chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the lettuce and chicken mixture between two slices toast. Top each with remaining slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 g, Cholesterol 24 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 325 g

APRICOT-MUSTARD BAKED CHICKEN



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Provided by Jenny Rosenstrach

Categories     Chicken     Mustard     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Apricot     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 to 8 skin-on chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks), rinsed and patted dry
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1/4 cup water
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the chicken on a rimmed cookie sheet or baking dish lined with foil or parchment paper, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, whisk together the jam, mustard, water, thyme, and a little salt and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat for about 3 minutes. It should be slightly syrupy.
  • Pull the chicken out of the oven and pour the sauce on top. Continue baking for another 15 minutes. For the last 3 minutes, place the chicken under the broiler on the top rack so it gets golden and crispy looking.

APRICOT-DIJON MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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This makes a very quick and easy meal....just add a salad and bread, or a vegetable or two! Garnish the chicken with lime wedges and fresh basil sprigs for presentation. Its great for a busy week night, because total prep and cooking time can be kept to under 40 minutes! This recipe came from Bellingham Covenant Church's cookbook in Bellingham, WA.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Healthy

Time 33m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
1 (12 ounce) can apricot nectar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine apricot necar and mustard in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add chicken; cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Turn chicken, cover and simmer an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until done.
  • Place couscous on a serving platter and place chicken on top of it, reserving the cooking liquid in skillet. Keep couscous and chicken warm.
  • Bring the reserved cooking liquid in the skillet to a boil; cook uncovered about 10 minutes or until it is reduced to one cup. Spoon the sauce over the chicken; sprinkle with minced basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 453.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 35.6

APRICOT-HONEY DIJON CHICKEN



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Create a delicious honey Dijon chicken dish with apricot preserves, ginger and Dijon mustard. Our Apricot-Honey Dijon Chicken is anything but ordinary!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. apricot preserves
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Mix all ingredients except chicken until blended.
  • Reserve half the mustard mixture for later use. Brush chicken with remaining mustard mixture.
  • Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F), brushing occasionally with reserved mustard mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

APRICOT-DIJON CHICKEN



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Make and share this Apricot-Dijon Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
6 ounces long grain and wild rice blend
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the apricot preserves, ketchup, mustard and ginger. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture.
  • Place chicken in the prepared baking dish and spread the remaining apricot mixture over the top. Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160° on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Make rice following package directions, using the olive oil.
  • To serve, sprinkle the hazelnuts over the chicken breasts and stir the reserved apricot mixture into the cooked rice.

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by SHANG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

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Apricot Dijon chicken sandwiches are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The combination of tender, juicy chicken breast topped with a homemade apricot Dijon sauce and served between two slices of toasted bread is a recipe that is sure to impress.

The Ingredients

To create this delicious sandwich, you will need the following ingredients:
  • Skinless, boneless chicken breast – 2
  • Sweet onion – 1
  • Apricot preserves – 1 cup
  • Dijon mustard – 1/4 cup
  • Apple cider vinegar – 1/4 cup
  • Brown sugar – 1/4 cup
  • Garlic powder – 1 tsp
  • Paprika – 1 tsp
  • Salt and black pepper – 1 tsp each
  • Ciabatta or French bread – 4 slices
  • Lettuce – 4 leaves
  • Tomato – 1
  • Butter – 2 tbsp

Preparation

  • Start by preheating your oven to 400°F.
  • Cut the onion into thin slices.
  • Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix the apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
  • Transfer the chicken breast to an oven-safe dish.
  • Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Pour the apricot Dijon sauce over the chicken breast and onions.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
  • While the chicken is baking, slice the bread and toast it in a toaster or under the oven broiler.
  • Wash and slice the tomato into thin rounds.

Assembly

  • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • To assemble the sandwich, spread the apricot Dijon sauce from the oven-safe dish onto one slice of toasted bread.
  • Add a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
  • Place the chicken breast on top of the lettuce.
  • Top the chicken with a few slices of caramelized onions and tomato slices.
  • Add another slice of toasted bread on top to complete the sandwich.
  • Repeat these steps for the second sandwich.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the apricot Dijon chicken sandwich is a delicious and easy recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This sandwich can be made in advance for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a lunch or dinner. The combination of flavors in the apricot Dijon sauce gives the chicken a delightful sweet and tangy taste that everyone will love. Give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends!
When it comes to making a quick, easy, and delicious meal, sandwiches are an excellent option. One of the most popular sandwich recipes is the apricot Dijon chicken sandwich, which combines tender chicken infused with a sweet and tangy flavor. In this article, we will share some valuable tips for making the perfect apricot Dijon chicken sandwich.

Ingredients

Before we delve into the tips, it is essential to know the ingredients required for making the perfect apricot Dijon chicken sandwich. Here is a list of essential ingredients:

Apricots

Apricots are the primary ingredient that gives the sandwich its unique flavor. Choose ripe and soft apricots to ensure the best taste.

Dijon Mustard

Dijon Mustard provides the tangy flavor that makes the sandwich unique.

Chicken

To make the perfect sandwich, you need tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked chicken. Choose chicken breasts or thighs for the best results.

Lettuce

Choose a dark green variety of lettuce like arugula, spinach, or kale to give the sandwich some texture and crunch.

Bread

Bread is an essential ingredient for any sandwich, choose the type you prefer, like ciabatta, sourdough, or multigrain.

Tips for Making the Perfect Apricot Dijon Chicken Sandwich

Tip #1: Marinate the Chicken

The key to making flavorful chicken is marinating it for at least 30 minutes before cooking. In a mixing bowl, add Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together and then add the chicken. Coat the chicken well with the marinade and then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Tip #2: Grill the Chicken

Grilling the chicken adds a smoky flavor and creates more flavor complexity. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook for five minutes on each side. Check the internal temperature of the chicken, and it should be at least 165°F.

Tip #3: Make the Apricot Dijon Sauce

In a blender, add apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Blend until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth.

Tip #4: Toast the Bread

Toasting the bread adds another layer of flavor and texture to the sandwich. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Tip #5: Assemble the Sandwich

Once all the ingredients are ready, it's time to assemble the sandwich. Start by spreading the apricot Dijon sauce generously on both sides of the bread. Then add a layer of lettuce on one side of the bread. Place the grilled chicken on top of the lettuce and add another layer of lettuce on top of the chicken. Place the other slice of bread on top and then cut the sandwich in half and serve.

Conclusion

The apricot Dijon chicken sandwich is an excellent choice when you want to make a quick and easy meal without compromising on flavors. With the right ingredients and cooking techniques, you can create a delicious sandwich that everyone will love. By following these valuable tips, you can make the perfect apricot Dijon chicken sandwich that will impress your family and friends.

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