SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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Crushed red pepper flakes, canned apricots, pineapple chunks and frozen stir-fry veggies make for a quick, easy and delicious meal. Serve with your favorite rice recipe. I recommend coconut rice.

Provided by Teri Carrillo-Fox

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
3 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir together apricot juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until the cornstarch has dissolved; set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in ginger, and cook until it begins turns golden brown, about 10 seconds. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken turns white and begins to firm. Stir in the stir-fry vegetables, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are hot.
  • Stir in the apricots, pineapple chunks, and apricot juice mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until the sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Stir in green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 529.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

Ranja Joiya
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Olumide Dashur
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


official Nwando
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Atuhairwe Ronnet
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it came out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sajal sarker
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Blessing Essoun
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Amirie Coleman
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I was looking for a new chicken stir-fry recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chris Alvarado
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it always comes out great. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it!


Hussain Rajpoot
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Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Tavga Hussien
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This apricot chicken stir-fry was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and sweet. I added a bit of extra ginger to give it a little more kick. Definitely a keeper!