Apricot-Garam Masala Chicken

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Apricot-Garam Masala Chicken Delight transforms your weeknight dinners with a non-vegetarian Indian dish that harmonizes the sweetness of apricot preserves with the aromatic warmth of garam masala. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy evenings, offering a unique blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Serve it over rice or couscous for a satisfying meal.

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Overview

This Spicy Apricot-Glazed Chicken is a delightful fusion of South Asian flavors, combining the sweetness of apricot preserves with the warmth of garam masala. The dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering a balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. Serve it over rice or couscous for a complete meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Indian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) chicken tenders, sliced
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) garam masala
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 0.5 Yellow onion, minced
• 1.5 Cups chicken stock
• 1 Cup apricot preserves
• 0.25 Cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) hot pepper sauce
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) lime zest, zested
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) butter

Steps

1. Season the chicken pieces with garam masala, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate briefly.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and onion mixture from the pan and set aside.
4. Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Stir in the apricot preserves and apple cider vinegar, thinning the sauce with additional chicken stock as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
6. Season the sauce with hot pepper sauce to taste. Return the chicken and onion mixture to the pan, ensuring the chicken is coated in the sauce.
7. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
8. Just before serving, stir in the lime zest and butter, allowing the butter to melt and enrich the sauce.
9. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with additional lime zest if desired, over a bed of rice or couscous.

Enjoy your homemade Apricot-Garam Masala Chicken Delight!