Mama's Apricot Chicken

Food has an amazing ability to create memories. It's amazing how the smell of certain dishes can take you back down memory lane...this is one of those recipes for me. It takes me to a place of love, joy and home. This is one of my mama's favourite recipes and is often on the table when there are guests visiting or for special occasions.

This dish is so easy to make, even though it has to sit in the oven a while. The flavour is unexpectedly delicious...by looking at the list of ingredients, it may not sound good...but OH MY GOSH!!! It's amazing! The sweetness of the apricot jam complements the chicken. Give it a try and I promise you won't regret it!

Thank you Mama Monica for your love and inspiration!

this recipe can be found in Swedish here.

Apricot Chicken 6 people
-6 chicken fillets
-1 onion, chopped finely
-1 cup smooth apricot jam (you can change this quantity, depending on how sweet you want it)
-1 packet white onion soup powder (or French soup powder)
-450g mayonnaise
-3 cups milk
-1 tsp salt

Method:
1. Set the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Spread the chicken fillets in an oven-proof dish.
3. Scatter the onion over the chicken, spread the jam evenly over the chicken pieces, and then sprinkle the soup powder.
4. Put the mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the milk, a little bit at a time, mixing continuously. Pour the milk mixture over the chicken.
5. Bake in the oven for 1½ to 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. After about 30 minutes, mix the sauce around to make sure the flavours mix together. If the top is getting too brown, cover with foil and continue baking.
6. Serve with rice and vegetables like peas and carrots.