Description
Elevate your dinner table with this Apricot-Balsamic Chicken, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a luscious apricot glaze, combining the sweetness of apricot jam with the tanginess of balsamic vinegar. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying meal on the table in no time. Serve it over greens, alongside roasted vegetables, or with fluffy rice for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ medium red onion
- Fresh thyme
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Season chicken with thyme and salt; add to the skillet. Cook for approximately 6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove chicken from the pan and keep warm. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add apricot jam, balsamic vinegar, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg