Speedy Sticky Apricot Chicken
This sweet and savory Speedy Sticky Apricot Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that's a hit with the whole family!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 green onions sliced
Roasted Broccoli
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt and pepper and roasted on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl or zip lock bag. Mix well.
- Add the cubed chicken to the bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag, then shake vigorously until the cubes are well coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until browned.
- In a small bowl whisk together the apricot preserves, garlic, soy sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
- Sprinkle the green onions over the chicken and serve on rice with a side of roasted broccoli.
