Description
Apricot dijon chicken brings together tangy mustard and sweet apricot preserves for a sauce that clings beautifully to tender chicken pieces. Your dinner comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples and delivers restaurant-quality flavor that your family will ask for again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce and seasonings:
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes so it reaches the right temperature before your chicken goes in.
- Combine 1/2 cup apricot preserves with 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard in a bowl, stirring until you have a smooth, blended sauce.
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts dry, then sprinkle salt and pepper across each piece to season them evenly.
- Arrange your seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken, then spoon your apricot-mustard mixture across each breast so the sauce coats them completely.
- Slide the baking dish into your 375°F (190°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) when you check it with a thermometer.
- Take the dish from the oven and let your chicken rest for 2 minutes before plating if you have fresh herbs available to scatter on top.
Notes
- Pat your chicken breasts dry before seasoning so the glaze adheres better and creates a nice coating rather than sliding off.
- Don’t skip mixing the apricot preserves and Dijon mustard together first; combining them separately prevents lumps and ensures an even, smooth glaze over each piece.
- Check your chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer at the thickest part to guarantee it’s cooked through without drying out.
- For a dairy-free version, this recipe works exactly as written since there are no cream or butter ingredients; just verify your apricot preserves contain no hidden dairy additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg