Description
Succulent apricot chicken delivers Mediterranean warmth with tender meat glazed in sweet-tangy sauce. Delightful dinner comes together effortlessly, promising comfort and rich flavor that will satisfy your culinary cravings.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless diced chicken breast
Fruits and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup apricot jam or preserves
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with oil over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment for the poultry.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the heated surface, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, ensuring rich caramelization and flavor development.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and aromatic garlic, gently sautéing until they release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Create a vibrant sauce by combining orange juice, apricot jam, tangy BBQ sauce, umami-rich soy sauce, and sweet honey, whisking them together in the skillet.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture gently simmer, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and promote sauce thickening, while simultaneously cooking the chicken to tender perfection.
- Monitor the chicken’s internal temperature, ensuring it reaches a safe cooking point with no pink remaining.
- Once the sauce has reached a glossy, slightly reduced consistency and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, remove from heat.
- Plate the succulent chicken and sauce over a bed of fluffy rice or your preferred accompaniment, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quicker cooking and easier preparation.
- Dice chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor absorption.
- Use fresh garlic and finely chop onions for more intense, aromatic taste profile.
- Balance sweet and tangy elements by adjusting jam and sauce quantities to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg