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Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

Name: Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Africa, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 8 dried apricots; 8 pitted dates; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; Hot cooked couscous, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 02, 2023

Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it with couscous. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
8 dried apricots
8 pitted dates
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Hot cooked couscous, optional

Directions

Combine the first 5 ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken in batches; return all to skillet. Add onion, apricots and dates; cook 5 minutes longer.

Stir in stock and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 5-7 minutes. Uncover and top with feta and green onions. If desired, serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup apricot mixture: 282 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

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