How to Make Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, this Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry is the perfect option. Packed with flavor and satisfyingly spicy, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. This stir-fry combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy apricot glaze to create a mouthwatering meal that will have your taste buds tingling.

The star of this dish is the spicy apricot glaze, which adds a unique twist to traditional stir-fry flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 529mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 521mg