Apricot chicken
Apricot chicken is a delicious dish that typically consists of chicken cooked with a sweet and tangy apricot-based sauce. The sauce is made with apricot jam or puree, along with other ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, and spices. It's a flavorful and comforting dish that pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the apricot sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is well coated.
- Serve the apricot chicken hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 40g (13%)Protein: 50g (100%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 1100mg (48%)Potassium: 926mg (26%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 26g (29%)Vitamin A: 263IU (5%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
