Healthy recipes - Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 c. brown rice
• ½ c. apricot preserves
• 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tsp. canola oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 medium carrots
• ½ lb.

  Directions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, vinegar, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1 Tbsp water; set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, cook the chicken until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the carrots, snow peas and remaining tsp oil and cook, tossing, for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, add the apricot mixture, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve over the rice. snow peas