Apricot Cashew Chicken Food

APRICOT-CASHEW CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions

EASY APRICOT CHICKEN (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half or into serving-sized portions.
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
• Add chicken and toss to coat.
• Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. 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 juices run clear, stirring once.
• Let stand for 3 minutes.
• Serve with rice.
• Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

APRICOT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Coat chicken pieces in flour and place in casserole dish.
• Sprinkle contents of soup packet over chicken.
• Pour apricot nectar over chicken.
• Cover casserole dish and bake at 180 C for 1 1/2 hours.
• Serve over boiled rice.

FANTASTIC APRICOT COLD CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine quartered apricot halves, chopped onion, white wine, orange juice, and red wine vinegar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil
• Set aside to cool
• Combine apricot mixture with chicken, orange, grapes, cashew pieces, parsley, coriander/cilantro pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl, cover and chill 1 to 2 hours
• Spoon chicken mixture onto a lettuce lined platter to serve
• Or place on 4 salad plates and serve

APRICOT AND CASHEW STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Cut a deep pocket towards the tip through the side of each piece of chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• In a pan sauté the onions and half the cashews in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• When lightly coloured add parsley, apricots and almond meal, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Fill the chicken pieces, roll and close with toothpicks.
• Season well.
• Wipe out the pan; add oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Do this in two batches if need be.
• Transfer to an oven dish and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cashews.
• Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is lightly browned, basting with the pan juices.
• Serve with vegetables or salad.

CHICKEN APRICOT STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 3 minutes. Add the snow peas, preserves, water, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo, preserves, lemon juice and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Toss chicken, grapes, almonds and tarragon in large bowl.
• Add mayo mixture and toss until coated.
• Season with salt to taste.

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.