From the story: Feasting with Friends and Gratitude for the Holiday.
If you love fruity sauces with savory dishes, you’re in for a treat! Dr. Eric prepared this dish for a holiday feast, and it stood out among the many other delicious offerings. Feel free to customize the spices and herbs in this recipe to match your personal taste preferences.
Golden Apricot Chicken
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 bottles apricot nectar juice (approximately 32 ounces each bottle, depending upon brand)
- 2 small chickens, bone-in, skin-on, and cut into pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped or pressed
- 1 sprig (approximately ½ teaspoon) fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1½ to 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cardamon
- ¾ cup scallions
- 6 to 10 pieces dried Turkish apricots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Pour the apricot nectar juice into a saucepan with the ginger and dried apricots, then simmer on medium-low heat until the liquid is reduced by 50%. Be sure to watch it carefully to prevent over-evaporation or burning.
- Clean the chicken and place it on paper towels to dry. Then, place it in a baking dish along with all the seasonings, scallions, and the reduced juice (containing the ginger and apricots).
- Bake until done, which should take approximately 40 to 45 minutes and until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Remove it from the oven.
- Pour the cooking liquid into a pan and simmer it on low-medium heat on the stovetop until it thickens into a glaze. Then, pour it over the chicken and serve.
Notes
This is an easy dish to make, yet it looks and tastes so gourmet! It's perfect for a company dinner or even a small family everyday meal. Plus, it pairs beautifully with rice, elevating your dining experience to a whole new level.
