Chicken Tenders with Apricots and Sauteed Spinach
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Chicken Tenders with Apricots and Sautéed Spinach. Juicy chicken tenders are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious honey-infused apricot sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Paired with garlicky sautéed spinach, lightly seasoned with lemon and optional chili flakes for a zesty kick, this dish offers a wholesome, restaurant-quality experience in just 30 minutes. With its vibrant array of textures and flavors, this easy-to-make meal is ideal for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. Serve it as a complete, healthy meal that’s both satisfying and packed with nutrients. Perfect for lovers of quick, nutritious recipes with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken tenders
- 120 grams Dried apricots
- 200 grams Baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 120 milliliters Chicken stock
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 Lemon, juiced
Instructions
Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the dried apricots to the skillet, followed by the honey and chicken stock. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the apricots soften slightly and the sauce thickens.
Return the chicken tenders to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the apricot sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Drizzle with lemon juice just before removing from the heat.
To serve, plate the sauteed spinach as a base, place the chicken tenders on top, and drizzle with the apricot sauce. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4381 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.8 g | ||
| Protein | 114.5 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2606 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
