CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APRICOTS

Chicken Thighs With Apricots image

Provided by taril

Time 42m

Yield 4 1 1/2 thighs, 1 Tablespoon sauce and 1 apricot, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup apricot nectar
6 tablespoons low-sugar apricot preserves
4 tablespoons snipped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
4 medium apricots, halved and pitted
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of Nectar, 2 Tablespoons of preserves, 2 Tablespoons mint, 1 Tablespoon of oil, vinegar, curry powder and garlic. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
Using a gas grill, preheat grill, reduce heat to minimum, place chicken on grill. Grill, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (180 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Add apricots to grill, cut side down, during last 5 minutes of grilling or until lightly browned.
For sauce: In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup apricot nectar, 4 Tablespoons preserves, 2 Tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon olive oil, the green onions, 3 Tablespoons pistachios, the mustard, mustard seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Drizzle sauce over chicken and apricots. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 102.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 25