RECIPES

Glazed Apricot Chicken

Apricot jam creates a sticky-sweet glaze for this chicken that’s perfect served on a bed of rice.

Prep Time

PT5M

Cook Time

PT30M

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (1 kg) chicken breasts
  • 2 lb (1 kg) chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) apricot jam
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) tarragon, fresh, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) tarragon, dried
  • Instructions

    1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    2. 2 Combine jam, mustard and tarragon in a small saucepan. Heat just enough to melt jam and blend ingredients.
    3. 3 Place chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish, just large enough to hold all the chicken. With a pastry brush or a spoon, coat each piece of chicken with jam mixture. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until juices run clear.
    4. 4 Spoon extra sauce from baking dish on chicken when serving.
    5. 5 Serve with vegetables of your choice.