Southern Apricot Chicken for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (32 ounces)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

35-40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
4. Transfer chicken breasts to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
6. Add tomatoes, apricot preserves, chicken broth, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Pour sauce over chicken breasts. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
8. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with your favorite sides.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 480mg
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy chicken breasts
• Sweet and savory apricot glaze
• Aromatic herbs and spices
• Easy to prepare and cook

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The apricot glaze is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender."
• "This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal."
• "I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. This chicken is sure to impress your guests."
• "Easy to follow recipe and the end result is absolutely mouthwatering."
• "Highly recommend this Southern Apricot Chicken. It's a crowd-pleaser every time!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
• Serve with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
• If you don't have apricot preserves, you can use peach or orange marmalade instead.
• Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.