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Apricot-Chili Glazed Chicken Breast

This is an easy to make glazing sauce to liven up the flavor of chicken breasts.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword apricot-chili glazed chicken breast
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343kcal
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless , boneless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 oz. ea.
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce , like Huy Fong chili garlic sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp butter

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and salt all sides, then refrigerate uncovered 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350°.
  • For the glaze, mix together the apricot, chili sauce, mustard and garlic powder in a small skillet and heat to boiling while stirring, then take off the heat and reserve.
  • Add vegetable oil and butter to a heavy, oven safe skillet on medium to medium high.
  • Remove the chicken and pat with paper towels again and place smooth side down in the heated skillet 4 minutes to nicely brown.
  • Take the skillet off the burner, turn the breasts browned side up and coat with the glaze.
  • Put in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 155°
  • Take out of the oven and place the chicken on a platter and cover with foil for 5 minutes.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal