Sweet and Sour Chicken Using Italian Dressing and Apricot Jam

Rating: 4.29 stars
7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Got this recipe from a roommate and have received countless compliments in dinner groups. When I'm cooking for dinner group (a lot of people), sometimes I use a 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing with an 18-ounce jar of apricot jam.

By satoukum

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Recipe Summary test

prep:
15 mins
cook:
55 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

  • Combine apricot jam, Italian-style salad dressing, and dried onions together in a bowl. Place browned chicken in a baking dish and pour jam mixture over the chicken; bake for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple, chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper; continue baking until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, another 15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
574 calories; protein 26.9g; carbohydrates 82.7g; fat 16.2g; cholesterol 60.8mg; sodium 726.9mg. Full Nutrition
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elzbth488
Rating: 4 stars
01/03/2013
This was such a great recipe! I nixed the dried onion and added a dash of red pepper flakes for a little heat. After browning the chicken a bit on the stove I threw everything together in my slow cooker and put it on high for about 3-4 hours. The chicken shredded up nicely which I thought made it easier to serve and eat! Great recipe that is super easy and makes for a quick unique supper! Thanks! Read More
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7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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elzbth488
Rating: 4 stars
01/02/2013
This was such a great recipe! I nixed the dried onion and added a dash of red pepper flakes for a little heat. After browning the chicken a bit on the stove I threw everything together in my slow cooker and put it on high for about 3-4 hours. The chicken shredded up nicely which I thought made it easier to serve and eat! Great recipe that is super easy and makes for a quick unique supper! Thanks! Read More
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Dave Montgomery
Rating: 5 stars
05/15/2020
This turned out great. A keeper for sure. Read More
Lewcas
Rating: 4 stars
02/03/2019
Very good. I just added crushed pineapple no red bell pepper or onion. Husband really enjoyed it. Read More
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Michael Basel
Rating: 5 stars
06/20/2019
excellent recipe. I used pineapple jam and omitted the apricot and pineapples. now a family favorite. Read More
Sue Lauder
Rating: 5 stars
08/09/2021
This was so yummy! I also made brown rice cooked with frozen mixed vegetables. Read More
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