Amazing Apricot Chicken

Name: Amazing Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 1 shallot; 1/4 ounce fresh thyme sprig; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons apricot jam; 1/2 cup water; 1 ounce chicken stock, concentrate cup; 2 tablespoons butter

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Recipe by Barenakedchef

Recipe from Hello Fresh.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons olive oil
4

boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1

shallot
¹⁄₄

ounce fresh thyme sprig
4

tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2

tablespoons apricot jam
¹⁄₂

cup water
1

ounce chicken stock, concentrate cup
2

tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

Finely mince shallot.
Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towel, then season all over with salt and pepper.
Add to pan and cook until no longer pink in center 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside to rest.
To pan, add shallot, whole thyme sprigs and drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook, tossing, until shallot is soft, 2-3 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and apricot jam. Let simmer until syrupy, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and stock concentrate. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add 2 Tbsp. butter, gently swirl until melted. Serve this pan sauce drizzled over chicken.

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