Description
Apricot Cranberry Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a luscious glaze made from dried apricots, tart cranberries, and a hint of honey. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings, this recipe captures the essence of home-cooked comfort with vibrant colors and mouth-watering aromas that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dried apricots, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything together and dicing the dried apricots.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, combine diced apricots, cranberries, honey, garlic powder, and lemon juice to create the glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the seared chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, substitute dried apricots with peaches or sprinkle nuts for crunch. A dash of cinnamon can enhance the sweetness of the dish.
