Apricot Chicken With Cashews Recipe

Microwave your way to dinner with this unbelievably quick and easy Apricot Chicken with Cashews recipe! Inspired by Taste of Home, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights. Sweet apricots and crunchy cashews complement tender chicken for a flavor explosion that's surprisingly sophisticated. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 371 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Chicken With Cashews

  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Green Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Salted Cashews
  • Cooked Rice (for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper

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How to Make Apricot Chicken With Cashews

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken, apricots, cashews, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, stirring halfway through.
  3. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

12g

Carbs

11g

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