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Gluten Free Apricot Chipotle Chicken Recipe

There are few things as pretty as a ripe apricot; blushing like a summer bride warmed by the sun. The season for fresh apricots is short so I make the most of it with gluten free tarts, jams, sliced on Greek yogurt and of course eating them out of hand.

This Gluten Free Apricot Chipotle Chicken recipe is a quick and easy main dish that pairs fresh apricots with dark, juicy chicken thighs. It is smoky, sweet and a little spicy, making it a perfect summer dinner.

A little tip I learned from the book Seriously Simple by Diane Rossen Worthington is to puree a 7 ounce can of chipotle in adobo sauce in the blender and keep it in the fridge as a great flavor enhancer. It dresses up for mayonnaise, salad dressing, soups and sauces. And it is responsible for the smoky heat in this dish.

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Gluten Free Apricot Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter or butter substitute
  • 6 fresh apricots – cut in half then each half sliced in 4 pieces
  • 4 green onions – thinly sliced, reserve about 2 tablespoons of the greens for garnish
  • 1 garlic clove – minced
  • Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon gluten free chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoon corn starch or arrow root
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Put chipotle in adobo sauce in a blender and puree until very smooth. You will use 1 tablespoon of this puree in the sauce. Reserve the remainder in a jar or covered container in the refrigerator for another use.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to pan and then add chicken thighs, skin side down. Brown well (about 5 minutes), turn over and brown the side, another 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken thighs from pan and set aside on a plate. Pour the olive oil from the pan. Return pan to heat and add the butter and the sliced apricots. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the sliced green onions, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle puree and ½ cup chicken stock. Raise heat to high, bring to a boil then add the chicken thighs back to the sauce including any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Lower heat to medium-low, cover pan and cook for 18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a serving platter.
  • With a fork or small whisk blend the cornstarch with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chicken stock until very smooth. Stir into sauce until the sauce is thick and glossy, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken, garnish with sliced green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Apricot Chipotle Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 136mg6%
Potassium 365mg10%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 900IU18%
Vitamin C 5.2mg6%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Kevin
    July 27, 2009

    What a great way to use apricots in a savoury dish!

  2. Debbie
    July 27, 2009

    Great idea and beautiful photos! Have you thought of stock photography? My dad has had some success there. I don't know if you can sell through that if you already have posted online?
    Debbie

  3. Rosa's Yummy Yums
    July 27, 2009

    What a deliciously refined dish! Wonderful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  4. Amy Green
    July 27, 2009

    Love your pics, as always! I am having lots of fun learning how to take great pics…it's one of those things you just have to do. :)

  5. Marillyn "Mare" Beard
    July 27, 2009

    Yummmm! Love your photos. Check out my blog… I nominated you for the Kreative Blogger Award!

  6. Gluten Free Savvy
    July 28, 2009

    Hi Carol!

    Your site is a feast for the eyes & a gluten free belly! This recipe looks fabulous…I'll be trying this one out soon. What brand of chipotles in adobo sauce do you use? The last brand I used glutened me, even though the short ingredient list listed no gluten ingredients. Cross contamination, most likely… *sigh*

  7. comfycook
    July 29, 2009

    I love apricots and pairing them, this way is genius. You have some great recipes.

  8. comfycook
    July 29, 2009

    I love apricots and pairing them, this way is genius. You have some great recipes.

  9. Miesha's Social Addiction
    August 27, 2009

    that certaintly looks nothing short of amazing. apricots are GREAT!
    i like this non gluten cooking that still looks tasty since often ppl have an alergy to it unknown.
    first time on your blog, i love food & i dig how you write so i'll be back.
    congrats on your cookbook deal! Yaay!

  10. Bill Medifast
    November 10, 2009

    I have never personally used apricots in a meal before, and think this recipe deserves the opportunity to meet my kitchen and dining room table.

    Delicious idea and can't wait to try it out.

    Bill M.

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