Best Apricot Chicken With Cashews Recipes

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EASY APRICOT CHICKEN (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)



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You can make this easy, flavorful apricot chicken in the oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or even on the grill. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 chicken breasts ((boneless, skinless))
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup Catalina salad dressing ((or Russian dressing))
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 ounces dried onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half or into serving-sized portions.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK APRICOT CHICKEN



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This simple apricot chicken is one of my favorite dishes. Everybody just loves it and leftovers are always just as good the next day. For variation, I've used pork instead of chicken and added additional ingredients like pineapple, mandarin oranges, snow peas and broccoli. -Vicki Ruiz, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken broth or sherry
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup salted cashews
Hot cooked rice
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. , Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS



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From Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious Magazine. From start to finish this dish takes about 15 minutes to prepare because it is cooked in the microwave! How easy is that? Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken broth or 1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup salted cashews
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once.
  • Add green pepper and cashews.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring once.
  • Let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 714.8, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 16.5, Protein 30.4

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by SHANG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

APRICOT AND CASHEW STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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Make and share this Apricot and Cashew Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large chicken breasts, skinless and boneless pieces
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped, divided
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
12 dried apricots, chopped
3 tablespoons almond meal (25 grams)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Cut a deep pocket towards the tip through the side of each piece of chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • In a pan sauté the onions and half the cashews in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • When lightly coloured add parsley, apricots and almond meal, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Fill the chicken pieces, roll and close with toothpicks.
  • Season well.
  • Wipe out the pan; add oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Do this in two batches if need be.
  • Transfer to an oven dish and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cashews.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is lightly browned, basting with the pan juices.
  • Serve with vegetables or salad.

FANTASTIC APRICOT COLD CHICKEN



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This makes a great light dinner or lunch. Serve with gourmet crackers or very fresh rolls. After playing around with this for a few days, it turned out great.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup dried apricot halves, cut in quarters
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1/2 cup orange section, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup red seedless grapes or 1/2 cup green grape
1/4 cup cashew pieces, lightly toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 leaves red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine quartered apricot halves, chopped onion, white wine, orange juice, and red wine vinegar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil
  • Set aside to cool
  • Combine apricot mixture with chicken, orange, grapes, cashew pieces, parsley, coriander/cilantro pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl, cover and chill 1 to 2 hours
  • Spoon chicken mixture onto a lettuce lined platter to serve
  • Or place on 4 salad plates and serve

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