By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 5, 2025
Apricot Chicken is a deliciously sweet and sour chicken dish that my 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.
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“Made this recipe for supper tonight and it was great! Nice flavor and very easy to make.” – Deborah
Easy 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.
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.
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- ▢ 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ▢ ½ cup Western or Red Russian salad dressing
- ▢ ½ cup apricot jam
- ▢ 1 oz. dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
- ▢ 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- ▢ ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ▢ 1 tsp dry mustard powder
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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 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 oz. dry onion soup mix, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp 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.
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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 oz. of dry onion soup mix, 1 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp 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 chicken and enjoy.
How to Store
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.
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
This tasty Russian chicken goes with pretty much anything, like simple instant pot basmati rice , flavorful rosemary mashed cauliflower , oven baked potato pancakes , or even homemade pasta .
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Apricot Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ cup Western or Red Russian salad dressing
- ½ cup apricot jam
- 1 oz. dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish. 4 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 oz. dry onion soup mix, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp 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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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
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However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
