Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken
Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken brings a glossy, sweet-tart sauce to tender chicken, layered with warm garam masala and a subtle kick of heat. The apricot preserves melt into the pan juices for a bright, fruity glaze that’s balanced by vinegar and lime zest. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken with garam masala, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Cook the onions in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken; cook and stir until the pieces are no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
- 6
Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan and bring it to a simmer.
- 7
Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan; stir in the apricot preserves and vinegar.
- 8
Thin with the remaining chicken stock as needed to make a smooth sauce.
- 9
Season to taste with the hot sauce.
- 10
Return the chicken to the pan; simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 11
Stir in the lime zest and butter before serving.
- Calories 381.91 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 23.92 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 49.39 g 18%
- Total Fat 10.17 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.91 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 382.36 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 32.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 40.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Evin's Apricot Spiced Indian Chicken is an Indian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, Butter, Chicken Stock, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 381.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, Butter, Chicken Stock, Chicken Tenderloin, Garam Masala. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 381.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken healthy?
- Evin's Apricot-Spiced Indian Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 381.91 calories and 23.92 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 382.36 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.91 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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