Apricot Toasted Pecan Chicken Bake Recipes

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the ketchup: Stir together the ketchup, vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire and brown sugar in a small bowl.
• For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and spray it generously with cooking spray.
• Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add the panko and pulse until just combined. Pour into a wide, shallow bowl.
• Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl and whisk in the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl.
• Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dredge in the seasoned flour, then shake off the excess. Dip in the egg to coat and let the excess drip off. Add to the pecan panko mixture and turn to coat, lightly pressing so that the crumbs adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
• Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray and bake until golden brown all over and just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with the spicy, tangy ketchup on the side.

APRICOT-TOASTED PECAN CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place the chicken in an oven-proof pan large enough that the chicken will not overlap.
• Combine the nectar, allspice, ginger, salt, pepper and mustard, and pour over the chicken.
• Turning the chicken to get the marinade over all parts.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Discard the marinade.
• Salt & pepper, again.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Keep warm.
• Heat apricot preserves and brush over chicken.
• Taste for seasoning.
• Bake uncovered & add the dried apricots for 20-30 minutes, basting with preserves two more times, at least.
• Remove to serving platter and sprinkle with toasted pecans or finely chopped parsley.
• Serve with rice, couscous or angel-hair pasta.

SESAME PECAN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce, combine the hoisin sauce, mustard and preserves in a small bowl.
• Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until frothy and set aside.
• Combine the sesame seeds and pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
• Dip the chicken strips in to the egg whites and then the nut mixture.
• Fry chicken pieces in hot oil for about 3-4 muntues or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve chicken with dipping sauce.

APRICOT ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Place chicken in a 13" x 9" baking dish; set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook preserves, wine, honey, soy sauce, oil, pepper, ginger, red pepper flakes, and green onion just until bubbly.
• Evenly pour over the chicken pieces. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.