BBQ Apricot Chicken Recipe

I've heard about making an Apricot Chicken Recipe before, but never tried it.  Well, in a quest to find something different to serve using our favorite chicken breasts, I decided to update it with some barbecue sauce.  The best bonus of this recipe is that it is so Weight Watchers friendly!  Oh, and super easy to make! This BBQ Apricot Chicken Recipe is now a new fast and easy favorite option we make at least a few times a month.

BBQ Apricot Chicken Recipe

I swear there is really nothing easier than making this for dinner.  When you are struggling to come up with something to eat, this is a rescue meal for sure.  It's just so simple to mix up this sauce, pour over chicken breasts (or thighs) and bake.  That's it.  Anyone can manage this recipe!

Now, if you are on Weight Watchers, you probably already know how bad barbecue sauce can be.  The Beyond The Scale SmartPoints system is all about limiting sugar.  So, if you've been cooking for long, you'll know that barbecue sauce is almost 50% sugar.  This can be a problem if you really love this recipe.  So, there are three great barbecue sauces I love to use that are reduced sugar.  Guy Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce,  G Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, and Simple Girl BBQ Sauce are all available online and in-store, and all help save some of your points.  This recipe is calculated using G Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce found at Walmart.

Ingredients: 

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

½ cup sugar-free apricot jam

½ cup G Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

How to Make Barbecue Apricot Chicken 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the jam, bbq sauce, soy sauce, and seasonings.

Line baking sheet with foil and place chicken breasts in even layer

Pour barbecue sauce over chicken making sure well covered.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven, and serve with favorite sides.

How Many WW Points Are There Per Serving? 

You can verify your own unique points for this recipe via theWW app HERE. 

• PersonalPoints: 1-5
• BLUE: 1
• GREEN: 2
• PURPLE: 1 
• SmartPoints: 3
• PointsPlus: 5

Yield: 6

BBQ Apricot Chicken Recipe

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A simple chicken recipe with a bit of sweetness and spice is the perfect addition to your meal plan. This barbecue apricot chicken is a fun spin on a classic dish!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup sugar-free apricot jam
• ½ cup G Hughes Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the jam, bbq sauce, soy sauce, and seasonings.
2. Line baking sheet with foil and place chicken breasts in even layer
3. Pour barbecue sauce over chicken making sure well covered.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven, and serve with favorite sides.

Notes

You can verify your own unique points for this recipe via theWW app HERE. 

• PersonalPoints: 1-5
• BLUE: 1
• GREEN: 2
• PURPLE: 1 
• SmartPoints: 3
• PointsPlus: 5

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 278Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 291mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 0gSugar: 37gProtein: 24g

Making my apricot chicken recipe just makes dinner time easier to manage.  It is easy, versatile, and everyone loves it!  I love serving with rice or roasted potatoes and some steamed vegetables.  We also have been known to shred and use in tacos or quesadillas!

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