Apricot Chicken Bake Recipe

1. 1

   Have the chicken breasts skinned and boned.

2. 2

   Place the chicken in an oven-proof pan large sufficient which the chicken won't be overlapping.

3. 3

   Combine the next 5 ingredients and pour over the chicken, turning the chicken to get the marinade over all parts.

4. 4

   Cover tightly and chill overnight or possibly at least 8 hrs.

5. 5

   Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 30 min.

6. 6

   Cover tightly with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 min.

7. 7

   Uncover, drain and throw away liquid from chicken, and keep hot.

8. 8

   Heat apricot preserves and brush over chicken.

9. 9

   Bake, uncovered, 20-30 min longer, basting with preserves another 2 times.

10. 10

    Remove to serving platter and sprinkle with toasted pecans.

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    Serving Ideas

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    Serve over rice.

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    NOTES: Requires eight hrs or possibly more to marinate before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.