Apricot Chicken Recipe

Name: Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; ½ teaspoon chili paste; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 34 lb dried apricot, diced; 14 lb pine nuts

Servings: persons

6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
½ teaspoon chili paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
34 lb dried apricot, diced
14 lb pine nuts

1
In a large skillet, brown the chicken pieces in 1 tbsp olive oil, about 4-5 min per side.
2
Transfer to a plate.
3
Heat remaining oil in skillet.
4
Add onions, and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes.
5
Add garlic, ginger and chili paste, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add tomatoes (with juices), allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, lemon juice, sugar, salt, apricots and pine nuts and stir well.
7
Nestle chicken pieces into sauce; pour any accumulated juices from the plate into the skillet as well.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
9
Serve with couscous.

11118

kcal

Calories

1101

Fat

229

Carbs

262

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 large onion, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Apricot Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Chicken

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