Print

Apricot-Balsamic Chicken

Apricot- Balsamic Chicken
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Apricot-Balsamic Chicken is a delightful culinary creation that perfectly marries sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal dish for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The tender chicken cutlets are cooked to juicy perfection and generously coated with a luscious apricot-balsamic sauce, ensuring a meal that will impress family and friends alike. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to pair it with your favorite sides such as rice, salad, or roasted vegetables. With its healthy profile—low in calories and high in protein—this dish fits seamlessly into various meal plans, making it a go-to option for any home cook.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 16 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 cutlets)
  • ⅓ cup all fruit or reduced-sugar apricot jam
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Season the chicken cutlets with thyme and salt. Place them in the skillet and cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. In the same pan, add salt, apricot jam, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Stir until the jam melts and combines with other ingredients to form a sauce.
  4. Serve the chicken cutlets topped with the apricot-balsamic sauce alongside your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://saltyrecipe.com/apricot-balsamic-chicken/

save me