Amazing Apricot Chicken

Ingredient List

Cooking Time:
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Halve, peel, mince halt the shallot.

Step 2: Sear Chicken
Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.
Turn off heat, transfer chicken to a cutting board and set aside to rest.
Wipe out pan.

Step 3: Make Sauce
Add shallot, thyme sprigs, and a drizzle of olive oil to same pan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring, until shallot is softened, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in jam and 1 Tablespoon vinegar.
Let simmer until syrupy, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in stock concentrate and 1/4 cup water.
Simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; stir in 1 Tablespoon butter until melted.

Note: Stir in a splash of water if sauce seems thick.

Step 4: Finish and Serve
Remove thyme sprigs from pan and discard.
Season with salt and pepper.
Divide chicken between plates.
Drizzle chicken with sauce and serve.

Notes

Recommended Pairings
Jasmine Rice
Green Beans

Categories:
Chicken

Recipe inspired by:
HelloFresh
https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/amazing-apricot-chicken-5d0a899c19076700181115dc