Name: Apricot chicken & bacon recipe
Ingredients: 1 large brown onion, chopped; 2 rashers bacon, chopped; 1 tbsp butter; 6–8 chicken drumsticks (or thighs); 1 packet French onion soup mix; 1 can (420g) apricot nectar; 1 cup chicken stock; Salt and pepper, to taste; White rice, to serve; Steamed broccoli, to serve

Ingredients

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1 large brown onion, chopped
2 rashers bacon, chopped
1 tbsp butter
6–8 chicken drumsticks (or thighs)
1 packet French onion soup mix
1 can (420g) apricot nectar
1 cup chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
White rice, to serve
Steamed broccoli, to serve

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and bacon, cook until softened and lightly golden.
Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, turning to brown slightly.
Mix apricot nectar with French onion soup mix and pour over the chicken. Add chicken stock.
Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve over rice with steamed broccoli and plenty of sauce.