Apricot Chicken is a deliciously sweet and sour chicken dish that our whole family loves. This Russian chicken recipe is one of my mom’s special recipes. Chicken covered in a Russian dressing and apricot jam glaze and then baked to perfection. Yum!
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Why We Love This Apricot Chicken Recipe
This baked Apricot Chicken recipe is one of my mom’s specialties, and I’m so glad she shared the recipe. Chicken breasts are covered in a sweet and tangy glaze made with Russian salad dressing, apricot jam, onion soup mix, and a few other ingredients for the most amazing flavor.
Variations on Russian Chicken
Sweet and Sour Russian Chicken needs a little bit of sweet to balance out the sour. So in addition to the Russian dressing, we added apricot jam to the glaze mixture. You could also use pineapple or peach jam for a twist of your own. The point is to have a nice sweet and tangy flavor combo! If you can’t locate Russian dressing, look for Western or Catalina dressing.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover apricot chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven covered with foil for 15-20 minutes or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze apricot chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tasty Russian chicken with instant pot Basmati rice, mashed cauliflower, potato pancakes, or homemade pasta. Add a side of sauteed carrots, grilled asparagus, or firecracker broccoli for a complete meal.
More Baked Chicken Recipes We Love
- Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
- Baked Ranch Chicken
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings
- Creamy Butter Baked Chicken
- Baked Caesar Chicken
- Gochujang Wings
- Seasoned Chicken Breast
- Honey Balsamic Chicken Breast
5-Star Review
“Made this recipe for supper tonight and it was great! Nice flavour and very easy to make.” – Deborah
Apricot Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup Western or Red Russian salad dressing
- ½ cup apricot jam
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Combine all other ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.½ cup Western or Red Russian salad dressing, ½ cup apricot jam, 1 ounce dry onion soup mix, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven covered with foil for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or just until the breasts are cooked through.
- Serve with rice. Spoon sauce over the meal.
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How to Make Apricot Chicken Step by Step
Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish.
Make the Sauce: Combine ½ cup of Western or Red Russian salad dressing, ½ cup of apricot jam, 1 ounce of dry onion soup mix, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of dry mustard powder in a medium bowl and mix well. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
Bake the Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven covered with foil for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or just until the breasts are cooked through.
Serve: Serve with rice. Spoon sauce over the meal.
Can you prepare the chicken and Bakr the next day?
We don’t see why not!
Can you freeze this?
Yes!
Have been making this Russian Chicken for at least fifty years. Always enjoy it.
Made this recipe for supper tonight and it was great! Nice flavour and very easy to make.
Could you use orange marmalade in this recipe instead of the preserves listed
You can try it out!
I have been making this recipe since the early 70’s and have always used orange marmalade. Absolutely delicious 😋
I made this with one stick of butter rice
Thanks for sharing!
In unsure of what the red Russian or western dressing actually is, would it be a salad dressing. Where do you find it in the grocery store? The chicken looks so flavorful and delicious, can’t wait to make it!
You can buy both dressings at the grocery store!
not canadian friendly we dont have these dressings just crap
I use Catalina dressing. It’s like Russian.
We actually do have Russian Dressing in our Canadian grocery stores!
I found it in Foodland grocery chain in Ontario.
They were unavailable for awhile during covid but I have been able to find them again in the last six months. Take another look and perhaps you will find them now too.
Is the red Russian the creamy one like Kens or wishbone or like Catalina red thinner?
Is this spicy at all, considering the red pepper flakes?
It is relatively spicy, but you can use less red pepper if you’d like!
Thank you Becky, for your quick response!
Any substitute for the jam? All i have are strawberry and jelly on hand
It works well with cranberry sauce. I have not tried strawberry jam.