Name: Apricot chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Apricot Chicken; 1 kilogram chicken wing nibbles; 405 millilitre can apricot nectar; 40 gram packet instant french onion soup mix; 400 gram can apricot halves in light syrup, drained; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; mashed potato, to serve; steamed green beans, to serve

Apricot chicken

A classic dinner dish, the combination of tender chicken and caramelised apricot is unbeatable.

Serves 4

Prep

Cook

40M

Total

45M

Ingredients

Apricot Chicken

1 kilogram chicken wing nibbles

405 millilitre can apricot nectar

40 gram packet instant french onion soup mix

400 gram can apricot halves in light syrup, drained

1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

mashed potato, to serve

steamed green beans, to serve

Method

Apricot Chicken

1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Grease e large roasting pan. Place chicken in prepared pan. Whisk apricot nectar and soup mix in a jug. Drizzle apricot mixture over chicken in pan.

2.Bake, turning occasionally, for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Add apricot to pan; cook for 5 minutes more or until glazed and cooked. Remove from oven.

3.Serve chicken with mashed potato and beans. Serve sprinkled with chives.

This is a simple variation on the classic. Make extra wings for budget entertaining. You can use any cut of chicken pieces you prefer; cooking time will vary.
Note

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