Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried apricots; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/3 cup sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; Salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
Salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)

1
Heat the oven to 425.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the apricots and water.
3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and then simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
4
Set aside.
5
Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in the oven until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
6
Transfer 1/3 cup of the almonds and 1/4 cup of the sesame seeds to a blender; pulverize with the cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7
Put the mixture in a small bowl; stir in the oil and lemon juice to make a paste.
8
Stir half of the paste into the apricots and water.
9
Put the chicken breasts in a small roasting pan, skin-side up, and coat with the remaining paste.
10
Pour the apricot mixture around the chicken.
11
Cook in the lower third of the oven until done, 20 to 25 minutes.
12
If the chicken seems to be browning too quickly, cover the pan with aluminum foil the last 10 minutes of cooking.
13
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
14
Spoon the fat from the pan.
15
Serve the chicken topped with the apricots and any pan juices.
16
Sprinkle the remaining almonds and sesame seeds over all.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried apricots, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/3 cup sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots 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.

Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots

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