Chicken With Apricot, Tamarind and Chipotle Sauce

Name: Chicken With Apricot, Tamarind and Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/2 cup kosher for Passover vegetable oil; 3/4 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons apricot preserves; 3 tablespoons tamarind concentrate; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sauce from chipotles in adobo; 1 or more chipotle peppers from chipotles in adobo, optional

Servings: persons

1
Season chicken well with salt and pepper.
2
Place a large heavy skillet over high heat and add oil.
3
Add chicken pieces skin side down in a single layer.
4
Reduce heat to medium and slowly brown, turning occasionally, until browned evenly on all sides.
5
Pour 4 cups water over chicken, raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer.
6
Stir in dried apricots, apricot preserves, tamarind, sugar and chipotle sauce, including 1 or more chipotle peppers if desired for more heat.
7
Simmer, adjusting heat as necessary, until sauce has thickened enough to coat chicken, about 30 minutes.
8
Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

363

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste, 1/2 cup kosher for Passover vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Apricot, Tamarind and Chipotle Sauce 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.

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Chicken With Apricot, Tamarind and Chipotle Sauce

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