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Spicy Apricot Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (17 oz.) apricot halves
  • 2 tbsp. salad oil
  • 1 chicken (about 3 lbs.) cut into serving pieces with skin removed.
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. cloves
  • Water
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Directions

Drain apricots, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. In large skillet, heat oil. Brown chicken on all sides; drain off drippings. Sprinkle chicken with salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add reserved syrup and 1/3 cup water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add apricots and simmer 10 minutes longer. Transfer chicken and apricots to serving dish. Blend cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water; stir into sauce. Cook and stir 1 minute and pour over chicken.