Sweet and Sticky 3-Ingredient Apricot Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Sweet and Sticky 3-Ingredient Apricot Chicken with Cauliflower Rice is a quick, flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with a luscious apricot glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this recipe only requires three simple ingredients and offers a delightful sweet and savory experience. Served over light cauliflower rice, it’s a colorful addition to your dinner table that will impress family and friends alike.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup high-quality apricot jam
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix the apricot jam and soy sauce until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the apricot-soy mixture over the chicken, ensuring even coating.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F or 75°C).
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté cauliflower rice for about five minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve the chicken alongside cauliflower rice, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup cauliflower rice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating minced garlic or ginger into the sauce. You can swap apricot jam for peach preserves or orange marmalade for a unique twist. To boost nutrition, toss in colorful veggies like bell peppers before serving.