venetian apricot chicken

Name: Venetian Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 bunch(es) asparagus (remove bottom 1" of stems); 1/2 pound(s) broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts; ## APRICOT SAUCE:; 1/2 cup - chicken stock or chicken broth; 1/2 cup - apricot preserves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); ## TOMATO MIXTURE; 1/2 pound(s) roma tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 fresh - basil leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## GARLIC HERB SEASONING; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on May 21, 2023

Venetian Apricot Chicken was inspired by the Veneto region of Italy. It's a really flavorful dish with just a touch of sweetness featuring grilled chicken breasts served with an apricot sauce. You can serve it with a bit of cooked pasta for a more bountiful meal (though it's sufficient enough to stand alone as a main dish).

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Grill

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus (remove bottom 1" of stems)
1/2 pound broccoli florets
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
APRICOT SAUCE:
1/2 cup - chicken stock or chicken broth
1/2 cup - apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
TOMATO MIXTURE
1/2 pound roma tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 fresh - basil leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
GARLIC HERB SEASONING
1 tablespoon garlic pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

How To Make venetian apricot chicken

Step 1

Combine Garlic Herb Seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Blend chicken stock and apricot preserves in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add salt and pepper, bring sauce to a boil, and then remove from heat.
Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic pepper and salt, and set aside.
Step 4

Blanch asparagus and broccoli for 1 minute in a pot of salted boiling water. Transfer immediately to ice bath to stop cooking.
Step 5

Coat a saute pan or small skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil. While keeping ingredients separated in the saute pan, heat cooled asparagus, broccoli and tomato mixture until hot. Do not overcook.
Step 6

Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F or about 20 to 25 minutes total.
Step 7

TO SERVE: Place grilled chicken on a platter next to hot broccoli and asparagus, then top each chicken breast with apricot sauce and garnish with chopped parsley. Then sprinkle Garlic Herb Seasoning over the broccoli, then pour the tomato mixture on top of vegetables. Serve immediately. Wine Recommendation: light and fruity white wine such as pinot gris, pinot blanc or pinot noir.
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