Apricot Barbecued Chicken Recipe
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Apricot Barbecued Chicken

By: Cindy Novak 
"A sweet glaze made with apricot preserves and barbecue sauce covers these tender chicken chunks served over rice, 'This is such an easy tasty recipe,' promises Cindy Novak of Antioch, California. 'Best of all, our son Ryan loves it.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by Lisa Michelle   view full review
Definitely a keeper. This was so easy and so tasty. My daughters gave it 5 stars each too. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by WYU001   view full review
Husband said this was the best dish! My 2 year old son ate this up too. I had more than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by o3   view full review
My boyfriend says I "always" make stuff with rice, so this time I did not. And you know what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Lsaz   view full review
Snaps for Linda! This was sooooo good. I doubled the sauce and used whole boneless chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by sch   view full review
Great! Thanks! Had everything on hand which made it convenient. I strongly recommend adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by JenInCalifornia   view full review
We liked this okay. Nothing spectacular. Probably won't make it again though.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by bellepepper Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was pleasantly surprised with this one! I was a bit hesitant because I’ve never been a fan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by Donna B Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a sweet and delightful surprise. The family begged for seconds so I will double the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by ReadingMinx   view full review
This was okay. Easy to make, but kind of a weird combo of tastes. The onion soup mix made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by jadkins77   view full review
Couldn't be easier to make. My 9 yr old ate more than I did! It's going to be a regular.

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