Apricot Chicken En Croûte Recipes

APRICOT CHICKEN EN CROûTE

Steps:

• Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
• Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut the pastry sheet into 4 squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.
• Stir the cream cheese, 1/4 cup preserves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger and egg yolk in a medium bowl.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on the bottom third of each pastry square. Top each with about 4 red pepper strips, < strong>2 asparagus spears and 1 chicken breast placed lengthwise. Brush the edges of the pastry with water. Fold 2 opposite sides of the pastry over the chicken breast. Starting at the short side with the chicken breast, roll up like a jelly roll. Press the edges to seal. Place the rolls onto the baking sheet. Brush with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pastry is golden. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
• Heat the stock, remaining preserves, soy sauce and ginger in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve with the chicken.
• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the rolls through step 3. Cover the baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to bake.

APRICOT CHICKEN EN CROûTE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
• Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 4 (7-inch) squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.
• Stir the cream cheese, 1/4 cup preserves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger root and egg yolk in a medium bowl.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on the bottom third of each pastry square. Top each with about 4 red pepper strips, 2 asparagus spears and 1 chicken breast. Brush the edges of the pastry with water. Fold 2 opposite sides of the pastry over the filling. Starting at the short side with the chicken, roll up like a jelly roll. Press the seams to seal. Place the pastries, seam-side down, onto a baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pastry is golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
• Heat the broth, remaining preserves, soy sauce and ginger root in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Serve the sauce with the chicken.

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
• Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.