Apricot Chicken With Cashews Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
• Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

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.

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