Ingredients for Spicy Apricot Chicken With Bonus Leftovers Idea
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dried Apricot
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
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How to Make Spicy Apricot Chicken With Bonus Leftovers Idea
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
- Pour the apricot mixture evenly over the chicken in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- **Leftover Magic:** Once cooled, drain excess sauce from the chicken. Refrigerate separately.
- **Apricot Chicken Salad:** Chop the leftover chicken and dried apricots into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken and apricots with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup flaked toasted almonds, and 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
5g
Carbs
6g
