Apricot Salsa Chicken Recipe
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Apricot Salsa Chicken

By: Grace Yaskovic 
"In an unusual but tongue-tingling combination, apricots and salsa smother pieces of chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce in this recipe by Grace Yaskovic of Branchville, New Jersey."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup apricot nectar
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil; drain. Stir in salsa, preserves and nectar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens and meat juices run clear. Serve over rice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Emily   view full review
Make this recipe just as delicious and much easier: cut chicken into bite size pieces, coat in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Ceri M.   view full review
I am not one to normally open jars and cans to cook, since I am a severe make it from scratch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by startleme   view full review
Very good. It almost tastes like sweet and sour chicken but has a spicier taste. I did a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by tracymc41   view full review
A friend made this for a meeting we were at. I in turn made it for my family and it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by Deb   view full review
This recipe is awesome. We do, however, prefer peach preserves to the apricot but it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2011 by Anichka5   view full review
I had to use water instead of apricot nectar (didn't have any), and I cut the chicken up into...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by Realmom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a quick and easy dinner that pleased 'almost' the entire family (one refused to try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by LILY20   view full review
I thought this was really boring. It just tasted like plain chicken breast with sweet salsa...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Frostygal7   view full review
I absolutely love this recipe. I have used it a couple times and found that it is a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by Cara12083   view full review
This was awesome! I made a few changes though ... I put the chicken breasts in the crock pot...

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