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.