Description
Sheet Pan 30 Minute Sticky Apricot Chicken is a delightful weeknight meal that combines convenience and flavor, making dinner a breeze. With tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory apricot glaze, this recipe comes together on one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, you’ll love how quickly you can serve up a nutritious dish that pleases both kids and adults alike. Just toss the ingredients onto the baking sheet, pop it in the oven, and let the flavors meld while you prepare your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 3/4 cup high quality apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch asparagus, or broccoli – chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Sesame seeds and rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with beaten egg and black pepper. Dredge in flour.
- Arrange chicken on one side of the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12 minutes, flip chicken, then add asparagus seasoned with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Mix apricot preserves, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Pour sauce over baked chicken, toss gently to coat, and return to oven for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve with rice topped with fresh basil leaves and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg