Best Apricot Barbecued Chicken Recipes

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APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN



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A sweet glaze made with apricot preserves and barbecue sauce covers these tender chicken chunks served over rice, "This is such an easy tasty recipe," promises Cindy Novak of Antioch, California. "Best of all, our son Ryan loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

RHUBARB-APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN



Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken image

Springtime brings back memories of rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. -Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
3/4 cup ketchup
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
5 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in rhubarb, ketchup, water, preserves, vinegar, molasses, mustard, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, 8-10 minutes. Puree rhubarb mixture using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree in a blender. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the remaining 4 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over chicken. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN



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This looks so scrumptious and sweet, I can't wait to try it. It's from the Jan/Feb issue of Taste of Home's Quick Cooking magazine, and it's supposed to be very kid-friendly!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into large chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Transer to a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and onion soup mix; pour over the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  • Serve with rice.

RHUBARB-APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN



Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken image

Springtime brings back memories of rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. -Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
3/4 cup ketchup
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
5 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in rhubarb, ketchup, water, preserves, vinegar, molasses, mustard, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, 8-10 minutes. Puree rhubarb mixture using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree in a blender. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the remaining barbecue seasoning, salt and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN



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Provided by Beth Ellefson @belle2354

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
3 clove(s) garlic
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) apricot preserves
1/4 cup(s) barbecue sauce
1/4 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) onion soup mix
- hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a greased 8 inch square baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.

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