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Apricot Chicken with Almonds

This vibrant apricot chicken with almonds is a wonderful way to brighten up your midweek dinner routine. The recipe combines succulent chicken breasts with a sticky, savoury glaze made from fruit preserves, soy sauce, and whole-grain mustard. It is a dish that balances sweet and salty notes perfectly, while the toasted sliced almonds provide a satisfying crunch and a boost of healthy fats to every bite.

As a high-protein main course, this dish is both filling and nutritious, making it an excellent choice for a post-workout meal or a light family supper. The quick preparation time and simple cooking method ensure it is manageable even on busy evenings. Serve it alongside steamed greens or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded and flavourful meal.

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Ingredients for Apricot Chicken with Almonds

  • 4 (170g) skinless boneless chicken breast halves

  • 5/8 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

  • 50g sliced almonds

  • 120ml apricot preserves

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

How to make Apricot Chicken with Almonds

Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 204°C. Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch flameproof baking dish (not glass).

Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper total, then arrange at least 1/4 inch apart in baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.

While chicken bakes, toast almonds in a small baking pan in oven, stirring twice, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter, and remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until preserves are melted. Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes more.

Turn on grill and grill chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with almonds.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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