ORANGE AND APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN CUPS

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A 30 minute meal from www.parents.com. Per the website, "Fruit-flavored chicken (reminiscent of sweet & sour takeout) gets tucked inside a grilled lettuce bowl. Yep, you can grill heartier lettuce varieties like romaine, for a sweeter, smokier flavor that the kids will probably prefer to the ordinary leaf." I have to say that I think we would have preferred iceberg lettuce at room temp that we could really pick up and eat rather than the romaine because it had to be eaten with a knife and fork.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (next time I may reduce this to 1 T)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 garlic clove
18 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt & fresh ground pepper
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed (I used steamed zucchini instead which was amazing)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
8 small romaine leaves

Steps:

  • For glaze, in a blender or small food processor, combine the apricot preserves, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Remove 1/4 cup to brush over chicken. Set remaining glaze aside.
  • Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Brush with some of the 1/4 cup glaze. For a charcoal grill, grease the grill rack. Place chicken on grill rack over medium-hot coals. Cover and grill about 10 minutes or until chicken is done (170 degree F.), turning once and brushing again with glaze halfway through. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add chicken to greased grill rack. Cover and grill as above.) Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Discard any remaining brush-on.
  • While chicken is grilling, toss green beans in a bowl with oil and a dash salt and pepper. Place in a grill wok and place on the grill beside chicken the last 5 minutes of grilling, stirring once or twice. Remove and cool slightly. Cut beans crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Chop chicken. In a medium bowl toss chicken and beans with about 1/4 cup reserved glaze. Spoon rice onto lettuce leaves. Top with chicken mixture and drizzle with any remaining glaze. Makes 4 servings (2 cups each).

Amrit Hhjjj
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the glaze. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anishma Lama
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfect. I love that I can use different fruits to make the glaze, so I can change up the flavor each time I make it.


gujjar gujjari
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tony Rana
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mario Henriquez
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bijay Sah
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the glaze.


Jonathan Amissah
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the glaze. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bishal Ghimire
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfect. I love that I can use different fruits to make the glaze, so I can change up the flavor each time I make it.


Princess Ehigie
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Treasure Gold
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fatima Kiran
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Careta Hibbert
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the glaze.


Turki Mia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sanjalisha Krishandutt
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turns out perfect every time. I love that I can use different fruits to make the glaze, so I can change up the flavor each time I make it.


Rais Aslam
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the glaze. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bradley Fisola
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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