Apricot Chicken And Snow Peas Recipes

APRICOT CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, soak the apricots in teh hot water, set aside (do not drain).
• Combine flour, cilantro, salt and pepper and sprinkle over the chicken.
• Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir-fry onion and celery for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
• Add peas, ginger, garlic and the apricots with the water then stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add remaining oil to another skillet and stir-fry chicken for 6-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Return chicken to the apricot mixture abd heat through.
• Serve over rice.

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 large chunks; season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and almost cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until the carrots are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat to medium high. Cook until the water evaporates, 1 minute.
• Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add the asparagus, snow peas and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the apricot preserves, mustard, scallions, tarragon and lemon zest. Simmer, tossing, until the preserves are melted and the chicken and vegetables are glazed; season with salt and pepper.

QUICK APRICOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. , Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.