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Apricot Chicken with Ginger
This simple recipe for apricot chicken with ginger takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Use sugar free jam for a lower carb version.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts about 4-6 pieces
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season both sides chicken with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet or cast iron pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook chicken, 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, or until nearly done.
- Mix jam, water, ginger and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Remove chicken from pan and place on a plate.
- Add apricot mixture to pan, scraping to loosen any browned bits. Place chicken back in pan, turning to coat both sides of each piece, and continue cooking until sauce is thickened, the consistency of a glaze and chicken is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.05g
(0%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
71IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.