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

Rataul Bangladesh
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This stir-fry is delicious! I love the way the sweetness of the apricots complements the spice of the peppers. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Caren Hesbon
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I've made this stir-fry several times, and it's always a success. The sauce is amazing, and the chicken is always tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mdajij Mdajij
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is tangy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ericka Thomas
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I made this stir-fry for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jalake Sweet
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This is my favorite stir-fry recipe! The sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Qdog lives
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I've been making this stir-fry for years, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and the sauce is always a crowd-pleaser.


Humayon Usman
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This stir-fry is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rahul Bhandari
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I made this stir-fry for my friends last weekend, and they all raved about it. The sauce is tangy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayemoni Oluwadamilola
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This stir-fry is delicious! I love the way the sweetness of the apricots complements the spice of the peppers. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Asif Ad f
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I've made this stir-fry several times, and it's always a success. The sauce is amazing, and the chicken is always tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sumayo Maslax
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. My family loves it, and it's always a crowd-pleaser when I bring it to potlucks.


Kiran Shabir789
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit more heat.


Phanice Wabomba
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This stir-fry was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.