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Sticky Apricot Chicken

Crispy chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory apricot sauce with garlic, ginger, and chili paste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian American
Keyword: sticky apricot chicken recipe, sweet apricot chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup canola oil for frying

Apricot Sauce

  • 1 cup apricot jam or preserves
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste sambal oelek
  • sliced green onions and red pepper flakes optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Place 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast pieces in a large Ziploc bag. Sprinkle the chicken with ¼ teaspoon garlic salt. Crack 1 large egg on top of the chicken and massage it in with your hand to coat the chicken.
  • Add 1 cup cornstarch on top of the chicken. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken well.
  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add ½ cup canola oil. Add the coated chicken and cook 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 cup apricot jam or preserves, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste.
  • Returning to the skillet, add the sauce. Heat over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss the chicken in the sauce to coat the chicken well. Garnish with sliced green onions and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover and Reheating Instructions
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
  • To Reheat: Reheat leftover portions of chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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