Sweet and Tangy Apricot Glazed Chicken

Portions:6
Cooking Time:1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs. chicken parts thighs, drumsticks, and breasts
  • 1 10 oz. jar apricot preserves
  • 1 8 oz. bottle Kraft Creamy French Dressing
  • 1 package Knorr’s Onion Soup Mix

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix Ingredients:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, Kraft Creamy French Dressing, and Knorr’s Onion Soup Mix.
  • Stir until well blended.

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken parts in a baking dish.
  • Pour the apricot mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling.

Serve:

  • Serve the apricot chicken with rice for a complete meal.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

A semi-dry Riesling would pair well with this dish. Its fruity notes complement the apricot glaze, while its acidity balances the richness of the chicken.
Adjustments for Gluten-Free and Low-Carb Diets

Gluten-Free:

To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free French dressing and gluten-free onion soup mix.

Low-Carb:

To make this recipe low-carb, replace the apricot preserves with a sugar-free apricot jam and use a low-carb French dressing. Alternatively, make your own low-carb apricot glaze with fresh or dried apricots and a sugar substitute.

Vegetarian:

This recipe is not suitable for vegetarians as it contains chicken. To make a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with a plant-based protein such as tofu or tempeh.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 18 g
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Course Chicken / Fruit / Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diets Nut free