Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken
Equipment
- Large shallow baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
Ingrediënten
- 4 whole chicken breasts split
- 4 chicken leg thighs not split
- 1 18 oz. jar apricot preserves
- 1 8 oz. bottle Russian dressing
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
Instructies
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Chicken:
- Place the split chicken breasts and chicken leg thighs in a large shallow baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.
Make Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and onion soup mix.
- Stir well to blend all ingredients.
Coat Chicken:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken pieces, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 75 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
Serve:
- Serve the sweet and sour chicken with brown rice.
- Spoon some of the sauce over the rice for added flavor.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
A semi-dry Riesling or a Zinfandel would pair nicely with the sweet and tangy flavors of this chicken dish, complementing the sweetness of the apricot preserves and the tanginess of the Russian dressing.Nutritional Information
Calories: 500 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 25 g
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