Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Apricot Chicken Divine


I can't believe I haven't posted this recipe yet. It is one of my favorites and a go-to recipe when we are having people over for a casual dinner. It is easy, delicious, and is just different enough that your guests probably haven't had it (unless they've eaten at my house before).

This is just slightly modified from the original which was published in The Junior League of St. Louis' St. Louis Days St. Louis Nights cookbook (one of my fav cookbooks ever).

You need:

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
chicken (this sauce is plenty for four+ breasts; I used two this time)
1/2 c flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 c apricot jam
1/2 c sour cream (you can also use nonfat yogurt)
1 Tbsp + Dijon mustard
slivered almonds (I use lots)


Preheat your oven to 375. While preheating, melt the butter and olive oil in the pan you are going to use. Watch so it doesn't overcook.

While that's going, mix together the sour cream, jam and mustard to make the sauce.

Put the flour, salt, and chicken in a plastic bag and shake to coat, then place it in the pan with the melted butter and oil. Bake the chicken for 25 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and cover the chicken with the sauce. Return to oven for another 30 minutes, or until done.

Toast the almonds and then sprinkle over the finished dish.

(see I do use lots of almonds... the original recipe calls for 2 Tbsp)

I like this served with rice and a vegetable or two. Last night I made fresh green beans with dilly carrots and they were great. Another recipe coming soon...

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo

11 comments:

  1. That will become one of my go to's for company!! Looks fancy and like something everyone will like!!!

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  2. Yum! I have to try this. I'm in "chicken rut" and I love all the ingredients in this. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Ooo ~ I will definitely give this a try! Looks so yummy good!

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  4. Yummers...chicken and almonds are a great combo...and apricot jam...better yet!

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  5. Hm, this looks awesome. Apricot jam has been a recent revelation for me (so good ...), so I may need to try this soon!

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  6. I've said this before, but that cookbook is the best!! (and not just because I am in the STL junior league) :)

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  7. Thanks everyone for stopping by! If you try, hope you love it!
    Jill - I was too -- years ago! :)

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  8. I love an easy chicken recipe - I might try to make this tonight - thanks for the recipe!

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  9. That sounds fabulous! I am going to try that next week. I just bought some Apricot jam last weekend....YUMMY!!

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  10. looks (and sounds) delicious. I am going to try this one out for sure!

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  11. I made this tonight, yummy and easy...perfect combination!

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