Name: Easy Apricot Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup apricot jam; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Easy Apricot Chicken Recipe

Tammi Garner Modified: July 20, 2024

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How To Make Easy Apricot Chicken Recipe

The breast is the leanest part of a chicken. No wonder a lot of health buffs and fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this specific cut of meat. Besides that, you can make all kinds of dishes with it! Just take a look at this collection of chicken breast recipes, and you’ll be surprised by the range of options. Try it out and make everything from crispy baked dishes to tender slow-cooked renditions.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a small bowl, mix together the apricot jam, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and dried thyme.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and brush the apricot glaze over them.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Serve the apricot chicken with your choice of side dishes and enjoy!