apricot chicken with balsamic vinegar

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
• 20 dried apricots
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
• cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.