Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken Recipe

Name: Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 head garlic, separated into cloves; 2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 2 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt; fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup olive oil; 1 cup sliced dried apricot; ½ cup pitted spanish green olives, halved; ½ cup sun-dried tomato, slivered (the kind packed in oil); 4 bay leaves; ¾ cup brown sugar; 1 cup white wine; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (substitute cilantro for a different taste)

Servings: persons

12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 head garlic, separated into cloves
2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
fresh ground black pepper
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 cup sliced dried apricot
½ cup pitted spanish green olives, halved
½ cup sun-dried tomato, slivered (the kind packed in oil)
4 bay leaves
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup white wine
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (substitute cilantro for a different taste)

1
The night before, place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish.
2
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, and place them in a bowl.
3
Add the spices, vinegar, oil, sliced apricots, olives, tomatoes and the bay leaves to the bowl; whisk together and pour over chicken.
4
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
About an hour before dinner, preheat oven to 350F.
6
Remove chicken from fridge, remove cover, and sprinkle brown sugar over breasts.
7
Pour the wine around the breasts, then bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.
8
Remove from oven, garnish with the parsley, and serve immediately.

1241

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

106

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 head garlic, separated into cloves, 2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, 2 ½ teaspoons dried basil, and more.

Yes, Garlic Olive-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.

Garlic Olive-Apricot Chicken

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