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Hot-and-Sweet Apricot Chicken

Chicken, chili oil, crushed red pepper, juicy canned apricots, pineapple and more come together for a succulent supper. 

Hot-and-Sweet Apricot Chicken

GreenGiant Recipe by GreenGiant

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Prep Time

25min

Total Time

30min

Servings

6servings

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Ingredients

  • 1  can (15 1/4 ounces) apricot halves in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1  tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1  teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 2  teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2  teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2  teaspoons chili or vegetable oil
  • 1  pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2x1/4-inch slices
  • 1  tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1  pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4  medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1  can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
  • 6  cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

  1. Chop apricots. Mix reserved juice, the cornstarch, five-spice powder, soy sauce and red pepper.

  2. Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add chicken and gingerroot; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add asparagus and onions; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

  3. Stir in juice mixture, apricots and pineapple. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve with rice.

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Tips & Notes

  • Serve With

    Serve with a tossed green salad, whole-grain bread, coconut pudding and tea.

  • Substitution

    Use 1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed, in place of fresh asparagus.

Nutritional Information

  • 1 Serving:
  • 400
  • 6g (Saturated Fat 1g)
  • 45mg
  • 115mg
  • 66g (Dietary Fiber 6g)
  • 15g
  • Percent Daily Value*:
  • 100%
  • 14%
  • 6%
  • 12%
  • Exchanges:
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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