Apricot chicken
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Classic old school Apricot Chicken with a twist. This delicious apricot chicken recipe is full of healthy ingredients like protein to help keep your muscles strong and fighting fit and Apple cider vinegar to support your gut health.
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Apricot chicken
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup no-sugar-added apricot preserve
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp crushed chilli flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Method:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Lower the heat to medium and stir in the apricot preserves, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the apricot sauce over the top. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more chicken broth to reach the desired consistency. Garnish the apricot chicken with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 290
Protein: 38g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Benefits:
Chicken breast is a lean source of protein that helps build and repair tissues, including muscles.
Apple cider vinegar is thought to regulate blood sugar levels, boost weight loss, improve gut health, lower cholesterol levels, and enhance skin health.
