Russian Apricot Chicken
Recipe GLPR4b4135a71dd59e
A savory-sweet Eastern European classic featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs coated in a glossy apricot and onion-based sauce. The homemade Russian dressing combines ketchup, vinegar, oil, and warm spices, creating a rich glaze that caramelizes beautifully as the chicken bakes. Simple, impressive, and bursting with tangy-fruity flavor.
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Ingredients
1 cup Vegetable oil
½ cup Ketchup
½ cup Red wine vinegar
½ cup Sugar
¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Onion powder
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 package Dry onion soup mix
1 cup Apricot preserves
1½ pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with two layers of foil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, ketchup, red wine vinegar, sugar, ground black pepper, paprika, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and kosher salt until well combined and smooth.
In a measuring cup, combine the dry onion soup mix, apricot preserves, and 1 cup of the prepared dressing mixture, stirring until the apricot preserves are fully incorporated.
Place the chicken breasts or thighs on the prepared baking pan and pour the apricot-soup mixture evenly over the chicken.
Bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes. While baking, baste the chicken frequently with the pan sauce using a brush or baster to coat it thoroughly. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Optional: About 5 minutes before the chicken is finished cooking, place it under the broiler for a short time to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Serve the chicken with your choice of vegetables or grains, spooning the pan sauce over the top.
