Easy Apricot Chicken In A Pan
Juicy chicken thighs are soaked in a citrusy, lemon.
Recipe Summary Easy Apricot Chicken In A Pan
Got a cutting board, knife, spoon, a saute pan, and 30 minutes? That's all you need to whip up this tasty dinner. Makes great leftovers the next day too!
Ingredients | Healthy Chicken Rice Recipes2 cups uncooked white rice3 ½ cups water2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size piecessalt and pepper to taste1 large onion, chopped2 cups chicken stock12 dried apricots, chopped1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons waterDirectionsBring the rice and 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, stir in the chicken, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock, dried apricots, and apricot preserves.Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, and stir into the simmering chicken mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened and cleared, about 1 minute. Serve the apricot chicken over rice.Info | Healthy Chicken Rice Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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