Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
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Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry

By: StayHomeCook 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and chopped, juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by karentn   view full review
This was wonderful!! Will definitely make again. The only issue I had was that the sauce was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2008 by Toya   view full review
Great easy recipe! I also added the juice from the pineapple to the sauce mixture and doubled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by StayHomeCook   view full review
This is my recipe, so of course, I love it! Spiciness can be increased by adding more crushed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by HEIDI186   view full review
There was nothing bad about it, but nothing to rave about either. My 12 yr old thoroughly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by rebecca.plitt@hotmail.com   view full review
The only reason I can't offer this awesome recipe five stars is because I changed it for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2010 by Wicksy   view full review
Sorry I did not care for this at all, the flavour was OK, altho certainly not what I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by K.Glavin   view full review
Wonderful recipe! I tweaked the apricot and pineapple amounts based on what I had (more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by annhardt Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is very good. I used more vegies in mine. This is a keeper!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by Alissa   view full review
Delicious sauce and chicken! Instead of frozen veggies, I used fresh bell and sweet peppers,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Belinda   view full review
Wonderful recipe. I've made this a couple of times now and the whole family enjoys the...

 

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