Four Ingredients Apricot Chicken / Old School Retro Recipe

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: peaches

Dried apricots maintain sweetness and texture, while peaches are often less expensive.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless thighs reduce fat while drumsticks are a budget-friendly alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a more economical choice.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Flip the chicken thighs and add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in chopped apricots, carrots, chicken broth, cinnamon, and cumin.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve with toasted almonds on top.

Cooking Techniques

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