Onion update! Apricot Chicken Recipe!

[killing_rose]

So we're slowly going through the suggestions from the onion post (thank you all, by the way; you are awesome), and cooking at least one a day. 

Today's dinner was apricot chicken, as suggested by alias_sqbr . It was really, really tasty. So thank you so much!!!

We used a modified version of the recipe on Rachael Ray's website.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
• 2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut in 1/2 across on an angle (We used chicken breasts, cut into cubes)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
• 12 dried pitted apricots, chopped
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup apricot all fruit spread or apricot preserves
• Chili powder
• Cornstarch

Directions

Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium high heat. Add oil and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly brown the chicken a few minutes on each side, add onions. Cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and let it evaporate. Add apricots and stock and about a half teaspoon of chili powder. When stock comes to a bubble, add preserves and stir to combine. Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

When it's finished, stir together a heaping teaspoon (of the silverware variety) of cornstarch with about a cup of the broth. Return to the pan and let simmer for about 4 to 5 more minutes. Serve when it's thickened.

We liked it over jasmine rice.

 

Comments

[alias_sqbr]

Hooray!

And that looks...very little like any recipe for apricot chicken I've ever cooked. But as long as you enjoyed it it's all good :)

[killing_rose]

Now I'm intrigued. What does your recipe(s) normally look like?

[alias_sqbr]

Well, the one I've actually made is just french onion soup mix plus chicken plus apricot nectar. But some of the ones I looked up when making sure that it was a legit recipe containing actual onions before reccing it to you were, approximately, chicken + (the ingredients of french onion soup) + apricot nectar, which is what I was expecting :)

[rainbow]

ooh, that sounds so yummy! nad i'd onlyl have to modify slightly (nightshade/corn) so should still be good. thank you for sharing!

(is good to see you posting again, too; i was wondering if you were ok! <3)

[killing_rose]

Arrowroot or tapioca starch would work to thicken it as well; I used cornstarch as it was the nearest to the stove.

(I am good now; I had a mild break from humanity and defriended/unsubbed a bunch of people for a couple weeks. You've got access back, and I am better with humanity again.)

[rainbow]

arrowroot would be doable, thank you!

(i'm heartglad you're doing better!)

[d_generate_girl]

I have a tub of extra apricots and fresh chicken breasts. HELLO NEW DINNER RECIPE FOR TOMORROW.