Apricot Chicken with Olives Recipe
This Apricot Chicken with Olives recipe is a savory-sweet dish that combines tender chicken, tangy olives, and sweet apricots in a flavorful sauce. It’s a perfect balance of flavors that will impress your family and guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add apricots, olives, chicken broth, white wine, honey, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over chicken and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use either green or black olives based on your preference.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to suit your taste.
- This dish pairs well with couscous or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
