This Moroccan chicken tagine recipe is both savory and a little bit sweet, thanks to the addition of honey-infused apricots. It's gently spiced with cinnamon.
Some things are just better together, and there's something to be said for the combination of juicy apricots and chicken. Apricot chicken is a classic recipe, and we'll likely never stop cooking it. But this apricot chicken recipe is our firm favourite for good reason. It's the OG, the best ever apricot chicken and we won't be persuaded otherwise! Sweet apricot nectar brings so much flavour to this recipe, alongside Moroccan spices (instead of the old go-to French onion soup mix). Why do we love a classic apricot chicken recipe? Budget-friendly, easy to make at home and full of savoury meets fruity flavour, this apricot chicken recipe is hard to beat. The 1970s saw us getting pretty creative with our dinners, especially when it came to adding fruit to savoury dishes. Ham steaks Hawaiian (grilled ham with pineapple) was on high rotation in our house, my mother would set grated carrot in orange jelly and serve as a side at barbecues, and restaurants were serving up duck a l’orange. And then there was apricot chicken. Before the (brilliant) invention of ring pull cans, we were at the mercy of can openers. In the case of cans of apricot nectar, we used the pointy part of the can opener to pierce two holes on the top of the can to allow the thick syrup to glug into the frying pan. The remaining nectar was stored in the fridge where we’d sneak decadent sips straight from the can. This apricot chicken recipe is a twist on the one mum made, swapping the French onion soup for Moroccan spice mix to create a sweet and savoury apricot chicken sauce - this is the comfort food of my childhood with a bit of a grown-up edge. Thanks to recipes like this we’ll be eating apricot chicken for generations to come. We serve this one with couscous, but you can serve with rice if you prefer. You can also make this delicious apricot chicken recipe in the slow cooker. (See recipe notes below!) When you make apricot chicken, be it in a slow cooker or in a baking dish, your house will fill with the incredibly alluring scent of apricot nectar, spices and very juicy fruit. It really is a delicious meal. We serve it with couscous but many home cooks love to serve this delicious dinner with mashed potato. Looking for something speedy? Try our 10-minute sticky apricot chicken recipe. Try this crispy crumbed apricot chicken tray bake, and these 50 easy chicken dinner recipe ideas for time-poor cooks. Additional notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester
Grab a jar of apricot jam to make these glossy sheet-pan chicken legs for dinner tonight. This sticky chicken recipe is a guaranteed hit with the whole family.
Only 6 ingredients needed to make this delicious Baked Apricot Chicken. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Baked chicken thighs with a sweet and sour apricot glaze.
If you don't love Apricot Chicken, you're not making it right! This is a quick, easy and delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Looking for some comfort food or a bit of retro action from yesteryear? Apricot chicken is a family staple for many families and a quick prep meal. It is also a healthy chicken dish that can be made even healthier with the addition of vegetables making it a one pot meal!
Learn how to make apricot chicken with canned apricots for an easy retro dinner. Get the recipe and tips here.
An easy, one-skillet dinner recipe for crispy chicken thighs dressed in a sweet and spicy apricot glaze.
SCRAPS #52: a sweet saucy chicken dinner
"Pair sweet/tart apricots with succulent chicken and the saltiness of capers and olives for our modern take on a classic" - Matt Preston
An easy, one-skillet dinner recipe for crispy chicken thighs dressed in a sweet and spicy apricot glaze.
Only 6 ingredients needed to make this delicious Baked Apricot Chicken. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
An easy version of Apricot chicken using apricot nectar and french onion soup mix.
This summer-season no-cook chicken salad is a dance between sweet, creamy, and acidic flavors and tender, crunchy, and juicy ingredients.
If you don't love Apricot Chicken, you're not making it right! This is a quick, easy and delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Canned apricots are a deliciously easy way to add sweetness and a retro vibe to this family-friendly chicken dinner.
This Apricot Glazed Chicken uses the sweet pairing of apricots and tender chicken to create an amazing main course that can be served with your favorite side dishes!
Easy and Delicious Asian Inspired Apricot Chicken
Delicious slow cooked Apricot Chicken
This Apricot Glazed Chicken uses the sweet pairing of apricots and tender chicken to create an amazing main course that can be served with your favorite side dishes!
An easy, one-skillet dinner recipe for crispy chicken thighs dressed in a sweet and spicy apricot glaze.
