Amazing Apricot Chicken
Ingredient List
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
Units |
| Chicken Breast |
12 |
Ounce |
| Shallot |
1 |
Each |
| Thyme |
1/4 |
Ounce |
| Apricot Jam |
2 |
Tablespoon |
| Chicken Stock Concentrate |
1 |
Unit |
| Balsamic Vinegar |
1 |
Tablespoon |
| Butter |
1 |
Tablespon |
Cooking Time:
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Servings:
2
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.
Recommended Pairings:
Jasmine Rice
Green Beans
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