Sticky Apricot Chicken and Broccoli

Sticky Apricot Chicken and Broccoli

from howsweeteats.com
Main Course
45 min
2 servings

This sticky apricot chicken is so juicy and delicious! The chicken is seared and glazed with a jammy apricot sauce. Serve with broccoli and rice!

Ingredients

  • 1 headsbroccoli, (cut into florets (about 3 to 4 cups))
  • olive oil for drizzling/spraying
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 poundchicken breasts, (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoonsolive or canola oil
  • ¾ cupapricot jam/preserves
  • 1garlic clove, (minced)
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoonsbrown sugar
  • 2 tablespoonschopped chives, (for garnish)
  • brown jasmine rice, (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly charred.

  2. 2

    While the broccoli cooks, prep the chicken. Toss the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle the flour all over the chicken and toss well until it’s coated.

  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook until browned on each side, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Whisk together the jam, minced garlic, soy sauce and brown sugar until combined. Once the chicken is brown, pour the sauce in. Stir to coat all the chicken. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, so the sauce thickens more. Sprinkle with chives. You can toss the broccoli in with the sauce or serve it on the side. I love to serve this with brown jasmine rice!