Quick Apricot Chicken Recipe

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This is one of my favorite ways to fix chicken in a hurry. Everybody just loves it and leftovers are always just as good the next day. For variation, I’ve used pork instead of chicken and added additional ingredients like pineapple, mandarin oranges, snow peas and broccoli. –Vicki Ruiz, Twin Falls, Idaho

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Quick Apricot Chicken Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
10 5 15

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth or sherry
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup salted cashews
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  • In a large resealable, combine the first seven ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once.
  • Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 391 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 673 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Chicken in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p33

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Elizabeth0085

My husband and I really enjoy this recipe!I have even made it for company and recieved many requests to make it again. Its very easy- don't leave out the cashews, they make a great addition to the recipe!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by Hannah0418

i followed recipe with ingredients - but cooked on stovetop instead of microwave. i thought it was just average - nothing special.

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by lsfleming

My husband and I love this recipe. We also doubled the sauce, added broccoli & pineapple, and served it over rice. The two of us devoured the entire thing in one seating. Can't wait to make it again!

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by jdzimmerman34

I didn't change a thing. This is simply delicious

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by blessednest

We love this recipe. It's ready in no time and it's delicious.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2010 by hburnette1

Definitely delicious and tastes like it came from a Chinese restaurant! I agree with the other posts, next time I'm going to add some vegetables.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by Angel_Food

I'm so glad I read the reviews before I made this. I also doubled the sauce and added broccoli and fresh mushrooms. Fantastic! I think next time I will try adding some hot chili oil to kick it up a notch.

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by valanddansmith

This was delicious!!! My whole family loved it!! I doubled the sauce, added some chopped celery and cooked it on the stove rather than in the microwave. This one is a keeper!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2009 by BKirkpat25

When "hot cooked rice" is in the ingredients list, is that included in the nutrition information?

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2009 by Susan Rightnour

My husband and I love this ultra quick meal. I used sliced almonds (the kind you put in salads). Quite yummy!

 
 

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