Description
This Apricot Chicken recipe will assist you in making a deliciously juicy, tender chicken breast that is slightly sweet with undertones of ginger flavor. The fantastic pairing of Apricot Preserve and Mustard with Herbs de Provence, is a winning combination!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds (3 pieces) boneless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard with Herbs de Provence
- 1/2 cup Apricot Preserve
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 heaping teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 mashed clove garlic
- 1/4 cup toasted and chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine flour, one teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small baking pan. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté for 4-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Place the browned chicken pieces in a baking dish.
- Mix in a bowl the Mustard with Herbs de Provence, Apricot Preserve, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over the chicken.
- Bake 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F., and the juices run clear.
- Serve with your favorite rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American, International
