Apricot Habanero Chicken

I've had this recipe for quite awhile, but was always worried that it would be too spicy. Habaneros pack quite the spicy punch. I wanted the chicken to be spicy, but flavorful as well.

I am so glad I finally made this recipe. The chicken has a little spicy kick to it, but not as much as I would have thought for having habaneros in it. But most importantly, this chicken has great flavor.

Apricot Habanero Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 3 habanero peppers, seeds removed and finely diced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions:

1. Place the chicken breasts into a large ziploc bag or sealable container.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, apricot preserves, soy sauce, minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and turn the chicken to coat. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight. Turn the chicken a few times while marinading.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onions, habanero peppers and black pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the onions and peppers are soft. Add in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant.
5. Stir in the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger and lime juice. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it to the hot skillet. Discard the marinade.
8. Cook the chicken until completely cooked, about 5-6 minutes per side. Brush both sides with the glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
9. Serve the chicken with any remaining glaze if desired.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 439
Total Fat		17.8g
Saturated Fat		2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		73.3mg
Sodium		167.8mg
Potassium		23.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		41.3g
Dietary Fiber		0.6g
Sugars		35.8g
Protein		32.6g
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 464.5%
Calcium 10.8% Iron 6.1%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from No Spoon Necessary.