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Apricot Chicken with Charred Scallions

Sticky-sweet apricot glaze clings to seared chicken while scallions char until the edges blacken. Ready in 20 minutes—tangy, savory, and totally craveable.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
38g
Apricot Chicken with Charred Scallions
quicksatisfyingasianchickencrispytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook while stirring until no pink remains, ~8 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in chopped apricots and 2 tbsp water, simmer 2 minutes until apricots soften and glaze coats the chicken.

  4. Step 4

    Push chicken to the side of the skillet, add scallions to the bare space, let them char without stirring for 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Toss scallions with the chicken, cook 1 minute more until edges blacken, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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