Classic Apricot Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken in tangy apricot sauce with Dijon mustard and soy. Ready in 50 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup apricot preserves
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

→ For Searing

08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
05 - Pour the apricot sauce over the chicken, turning to coat each piece well.
06 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and sauce is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onions, if desired. Serve hot with rice or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that coats every bite of chicken like candy for dinner
  • Weeknight comfort food that feels fancy enough for Sunday company but comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • Dont skip the searing step because those browned bits on the bottom of the pan dissolve into the sauce creating incredible depth of flavor
  • The sauce will bubble furiously in the oven and might splatter a bit so position your oven rack in the middle to prevent any mess
03 -
  • If the sauce seems too thick after baking add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it up
  • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes transforms this into sweet-spicy magic that adults will fight over

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