Apricot Cashew Chicken Recipes

APRICOT-CASHEW CHICKEN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions

APRICOT CHICKEN I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
• Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

CASHEW CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
• Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.

CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sherry, sesame oil and garlic powder. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Discard marinade from chicken. In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and reserved marinade until smooth; gradually stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
• Add chicken and toss to coat.
• Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once.
• Add green pepper and cashews.
• Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring once.
• Let stand for 3 minutes.
• Serve with rice.
• Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

APRICOT AND CASHEW STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Cut a deep pocket towards the tip through the side of each piece of chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• In a pan sauté the onions and half the cashews in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• When lightly coloured add parsley, apricots and almond meal, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Fill the chicken pieces, roll and close with toothpicks.
• Season well.
• Wipe out the pan; add oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Do this in two batches if need be.
• Transfer to an oven dish and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cashews.
• Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is lightly browned, basting with the pan juices.
• Serve with vegetables or salad.

FANTASTIC APRICOT COLD CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine quartered apricot halves, chopped onion, white wine, orange juice, and red wine vinegar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil
• Set aside to cool
• Combine apricot mixture with chicken, orange, grapes, cashew pieces, parsley, coriander/cilantro pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl, cover and chill 1 to 2 hours
• Spoon chicken mixture onto a lettuce lined platter to serve
• Or place on 4 salad plates and serve

QUICK APRICOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. , Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.