Best Poultry Essentials Baked Apricot Sticky Chicken Recipes

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN

Baked Apricot Chicken image

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

Ingredients

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

POULTRY ESSENTIALS: SPICY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

Poultry Essentials: Spicy Baked Chicken Breasts image

This is a very easy recipe to make, and you probably have all the ingredients you need, right there hiding in your pantry, and refrigerator. It is spicy, but not overly so... And comes together in under 30 minutes. If you are looking for a quick, spicy chicken recipe with great presentation, look no further. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SPICE RUB
3 tablespoon(s) coconut sugar
1 tablespoon(s) chili powder, hot or mild, your choice
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika, mild, or hot, your choice
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated onions, roughly ground
1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon(s) espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, fine grind
THE CHICKEN
2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 teaspoon(s) grapeseed oil

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
For this recipe, you will need a rimmed baking sheet, lined with parchment paper, and a wire rack. The rack is optional; however, it gives the chicken a crisper crust on the bottom.
Brining the Chicken: There are times when brining is not necessary, and other times when it is advisable. When I oven back chicken, I usually brine. A standard brine for boneless, skinless chicken breast would be about 2.5 tablespoons of salt dissolved into a quart of cold water, then immerse the breast for about 45 minutes, but no more. FYI: I you do choose to brine the chicken, then do not add the salt to the spice rub.
Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Add all of the ingredients together for the spice rub, and reserve.
Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
Cut the chicken in half, lengthwise.
Coat with the grapeseed oil, and sprinkle the spice rub on both sides of the chicken.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, fitted with a wire rack (if using).
Place into the preheated oven, and bake until cooked through, and the spices are nice and brown, about 18 - 22 minutes.
PLATE/PRESENT
Rest the chicken for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

POULTRY ESSENTIALS: APRICOT STICKY WINGS

Poultry Essentials: Apricot Sticky Wings image

I love using preserves when making things like wings. You can use most any kind, and then add a few other bits-and-bobs until you get the flavors where you want them. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories Poultry Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
12 or more chicken wings
THE BRAISE
1/2 cup(s) apricot preserves
1/2 cup(s) tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
1/2 cup(s) coconut sugar
1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
3 clove(s) garlic, minced
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
red pepper flakes, to taste
toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
lots of napkins
beer

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
I like making these in an ovenproof skillet; however, when I am doing large batches, I defer to baking pans lined with parchment paper.
Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Place a rack in the bottom position and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
Add the braise ingredients to the skillet and whisk to combine.
If your apricot preserves are really chunky, you might want to throw the ingredients into a blender and give it a few one-second pulses.
Add the chicken and sauce into the skillet, toss to combine, and throw in some red-pepper flakes, if using.
Add to preheated oven and bake until the wings are cooked through and the sauce is thick and gooey, about 60 - 90 minutes.
Every 10 - 15 minutes, open the oven, and give the wings a stir.
The sauce can go from yummy to burned in a matter of a few minutes, so keep a good eye on the oven... both eyes, if you can spare them.
PLATE/PRESENT
Put the wings in a bowl or platter and sprinkle with some sesame seeds. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.