Orange Apricot Chicken Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Boneless skinless chicken thighs2 Pound, pounded (4 piece)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Blue moon belgian white beer1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Apricot preserves1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Orange marmalade1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Red pepper flakes1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Thyme1 Teaspoon
 Rosemary1 Teaspoon
 Orange wedge1 Teaspoon, finely chopped (for garnish)
 Butter1 Teaspoon (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 862 Calories from Fat 247

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28 g42.5%

Saturated Fat 7 g34.8%

Trans Fat 0.5 g

Cholesterol 381.9 mg127.3%

Sodium 666.9 mg27.8%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g19.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.1%

Sugars 46.8 g

Protein 90 g179.8%

Vitamin A 16.4% Vitamin C 34.7%

Calcium 8.3% Iron 30.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Place chicken on a tray and season it with salt and pepper. Keep it aside.

MAKING
2. Place a skillet over medium high heat for about 1 minute. Pour olive oil and spread it all around.
3. Add chicken to pan and cook for a couple of minutes. Turn and cook until juice run clear and chicken turns golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and place it on a plate. Allow it to rest.
4. For sauce, remove the skillet from heat, and pour beer in it. Return it to heat, and with a whisk scrape off all brown bits. Simmer to reduce by half.
5. Then, stir in orange marmalade, apricot preserve, and chili flakes to it. Whisk and bring them together.
6. Put thyme, rosemary and butter in skillet. Mix it well.

SERVING
7. Place chicken on a serving plate, spoon sauce on top, and serve it immediately with orange wedge garnish.
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