Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry
40 min.
6
301kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make main course that's both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry! This mouthwatering recipe combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricot with the heat of crushed red pepper flakes, creating a unique and unforgettable taste experience.

In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a hearty and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe serves six, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. Each serving contains only 301 calories, so you can enjoy a satisfying and nutritious meal without the guilt.

To make this stir-fry, you'll need a wok and a bowl, along with a variety of fresh ingredients like apricot halves, skinless chicken breast meat, cornstarch, fresh ginger root, green onions, and frozen stir-fry vegetables. The recipe also calls for soy sauce, vegetable oil, and pineapple chunks for added sweetness and texture.

Ready to get cooking? Grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your taste buds with this easy and delicious Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry!

Ingredients

  • 15  apricots drained chopped canned
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into strips
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  •  spring onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • ounce pineapple chunks drained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 16 ounce savory vegetable frozen thawed
  • 16 ounce savory vegetable frozen thawed
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wok

Directions

  1. Stir together apricot juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until the cornstarch has dissolved; set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in ginger, and cook until it begins turns golden brown, about 10 seconds.
  3. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken turns white and begins to firm. Stir in the stir-fry vegetables, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are hot.
  4. Stir in the apricots, pineapple chunks, and apricot juice mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until the sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Stir in green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories301kcal
Protein29.46%
Fat21.9%
Carbs48.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.11
Glycemic Load
9.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.755652137425%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.21mg
Epicatechin
4.15mg
Kaempferol
0.63mg
Quercetin
2.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:301.1kcal
15.06%
Fat:7.71g
11.87%
Saturated Fat:1.3g
8.16%
Carbohydrates:38.54g
12.85%
Net Carbohydrates:29.91g
10.87%
Sugar:13.77g
15.3%
Cholesterol:48.38mg
16.13%
Sodium:499.41mg
21.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.35g
46.7%
Vitamin A:9513.87IU
190.28%
Vitamin B3:10.71mg
53.55%
Vitamin B6:0.81mg
40.67%
Vitamin C:30.16mg
36.56%
Selenium:25.28µg
36.12%
Fiber:8.63g
34.54%
Phosphorus:283.4mg
28.34%
Potassium:915.79mg
26.17%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.9%
Vitamin K:24.25µg
23.09%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.47%
Magnesium:75.13mg
18.78%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.68%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.5%
Folate:61.96µg
15.49%
Copper:0.29mg
14.5%
Iron:2.46mg
13.66%
Zinc:1.41mg
9.38%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.35%
Calcium:66.12mg
6.61%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.52%
Source:Allrecipes