{"id":51888,"date":"2023-06-27T17:07:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T17:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=51888"},"modified":"2023-07-08T20:33:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T20:33:42","slug":"sweet-n-spicy-apricot-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/06\/27\/sweet-n-spicy-apricot-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet \u2019N\u2019 Spicy Apricot Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Broccoli &amp; Garlic Rice<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<\/h4>\n<p>Chicken cutlets drizzled with a tangy sauce of apricot jam, ponzu sauce, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sriracha<\/strong><\/span>, and butter. Aromatic garlic rice, plus tender roasted broccoli for the sides.<\/p>\n<p>Saved the <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sriracha<\/span><\/strong> until plating. Added it just to my sauce. If spicy isn&#8217;t important you can leave it out. The sauce is good without it.<br \/>\nPrep: 5 Cook: 25<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">clove garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">10<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken cutlets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sriracha<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">8<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz broccoli <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup jasmine rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz apricot jam <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp ponzu sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51894\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenPrep.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Wash and dry produce.<\/p>\n<p>Peel and mince or grate <strong>garlic<\/strong>. Cut <strong>broccoli<\/strong> into bite-size pieces if necessary.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51893\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenRice.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenRice.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenRice.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook rice: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat a drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong> in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add <strong>garlic<\/strong> and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in <strong>rice<\/strong>, \u00be cup <strong>water<\/strong>, and a pinch of <strong>salt<\/strong>. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until <strong>rice<\/strong> is tender, 15-18 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51896\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChicken.Roast_.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChicken.Roast_.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChicken.Roast_.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast broccoli: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, toss <strong>broccoli<\/strong> on a baking sheet with a drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong>, <strong>salt<\/strong>, and <strong>pepper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51891\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenCook.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenCook.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenCook.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook chicken: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While <strong>broccoli<\/strong> roasts, pat <strong>chicken<\/strong> dry with paper towels. Season all over with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Heat a drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong> in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add <strong>chicken<\/strong>, cook until browned and cooked through, 3- to 5-minutes per side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If <strong>chicken cutlets<\/strong> are on the thicker side, reduce heat to medium and cover, cook 5- to 7-minutes on second side.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer <strong>chicken<\/strong> to a cutting board to rest.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51890\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenSauce.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sauce: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add <strong>jam<\/strong>, <strong>ponzu<\/strong>, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sriracha (or save for plating)<\/strong><\/span>, and \u00bc cup <strong>water<\/strong> to same pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1- to 3-minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If <strong>sauce<\/strong> seems too thick, stir in more <strong>water<\/strong> 1 tsp at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Turn off heat and stir in 1 TBS <strong>butter<\/strong>. Season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong> to taste.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51889\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChickenServe.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish &amp; serve: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluff <strong>rice<\/strong> with a fork, stir in 1 TBS <strong>butter<\/strong>. Season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Slice <strong>chicken<\/strong> crosswise on a diagonal.<\/p>\n<p>Divide <strong>chicken<\/strong>, <strong>broccoli<\/strong>, and <strong>rice<\/strong> between plates. Spoon <strong>sauce<\/strong> over <strong>chicken<\/strong> and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Broccoli &amp; Garlic Rice Yield: 2 Chicken cutlets drizzled with a tangy sauce of apricot jam, ponzu sauce, Sriracha, and butter. Aromatic garlic rice, plus tender roasted broccoli for the sides. Saved the Sriracha until plating. Added it just to my sauce. If spicy isn&#8217;t important you can leave it out. The sauce is good without it. Prep: 5 Cook: 25 1clove garlic 10oz chicken cutlets 1tsp\u00a0Sriracha 8oz broccoli \u00bdcup jasmine rice 1oz apricot jam 2\u00bdtsp ponzu sauce salt&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/06\/27\/sweet-n-spicy-apricot-chicken\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[57,286,288],"class_list":["post-51888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-broccoli","tag-chicken-breast","tag-jasmine-rice"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/SweetSpicyApricotChicken.jpg?fit=1382%2C1168&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51888"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51950,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51888\/revisions\/51950"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}