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Apricot Chicken Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 458kcal
Chicken breasts are baked in a tangy and savory sauce made with Russian dressing, apricot jam, dry onion soup mix, and more.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup Western or Red Russian salad dressing
  • ½ cup apricot jam
  • 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray
  • Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Combine all other ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
    ½ cup Western or Red Russian salad dressing, ½ cup apricot jam, 1 ounce dry onion soup mix, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven covered with foil for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or just until the breasts are cooked through.
  • Serve with rice. Spoon sauce over the meal.

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Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg