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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 2
Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook while stirring until no pink remains, ~8 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in chopped apricots and 2 tbsp water, simmer 2 minutes until apricots soften and glaze coats the chicken.
Step 4
Push chicken to the side of the skillet, add scallions to the bare space, let them char without stirring for 2 minutes.
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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