Saucy Apricot Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the preserves and soup mix; spoon over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with rice.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix together the preserves, dressing, dry soup & red pepper flakes (if using) until well blended.
• Arrange 3 of the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
• Spoon a fourth of the apricot mixture on top add 3 more layers of chicken with the apricot mixture in between & on top.
• Cover & cook on high for 1 hour.
• Reduce the heat setting to low & continue cooking covered for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender & white throughout; DON'T overcook or the chicken will toughen.
• Serve with potatoes, rice, couscous or noodles.

Steps:

• For the apricot BBQ sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chile and garlic; cook an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the apricot jam; cook until the jam melts, 3 to 4 minutes more. Pour in the orange juice and cider vinegar, bring to a simmer, and then add the ketchup, honey, Dijon and Worcestershire. Adjust the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste. Remove 1 cup for basting the chicken; reserve the rest for serving.
• For the chicken thighs: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Place the chicken thighs on two foil-lined baking sheets. Lightly coat the thighs with canola oil and sprinkle liberally with the spice mixture on both sides.
• Bake until the chicken is cooked through, 35 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Baste the chicken with BBQ sauce and broil until the sauce has caramelized and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 160 degrees F, about 2 minutes. Remove to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes
• Sprinkle the chicken with parsley, and serve with the reserved BBQ sauce.

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium high heat. Add oil and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly brown the chicken a few minutes on each side, add onions. Cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and let it evaporate. Add apricots and stock. When stock comes to a bubble, add preserves and stir to combine. Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
• Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place chicken on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients in medium bowl until blended.
• Add chicken, a few drumettes at a time, to barbecue sauce mixture; toss to evenly coat. Return to prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ËšF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Mix the coconut, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Working with one chicken breast at a time, dip the chicken in the bowl with the beaten egg and then coat with the coconut mixture.
• Place on the baking sheet. Once all chicken breasts are coated and on the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with the melted butter.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway.
• To prepare the apricot sauce, mix the apricot preserves and the Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.