Chicken With Apricots

Chicken With Apricots
  • Author: amp1043

This colorful and flavorful chicken dish is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory elements. Tender chicken chunks, succulent apricots, and crunchy walnuts are luxuriously bathed in a luscious orange-infused sauce, creating a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests, as you can easily prepare it in advance and reheat to serve piping hot. Enjoy the aromatic blend of citrus and spices that will elevate your dining experience to a whole new level.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Green Pepper, sliced
  • Grated rind of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon of plain flour
  • 250 ml Vegatable Stock
  • 60 ml Fresh Orange Juice
  • 200 ml Dry White Wine
  • 100 g Organic Dried Apricots cut into quarters
  • 50 g Walnuts (chopped)
  • pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper, freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken breasts into small chunks, fry until cooked then set aside.
  • Fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the sliced pepper for about 1 minute. Then add the orange rind and plain flour
  • In a small jug, mix the orange juice and stock. GRADUALLY stir in the juice/stock mixture to the onion mixture.
  • Add the apricots, chicken, walnuts and white wine. Then add salt, pepper and the grated nutmeg.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Can be served immediately or, preferebly, leave to cook and reheat later. If reheating, tranfer to a caserole and heat at 160C for 30-40 minutes. You can serve from the caserole at the table

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Yield

Serves 2