Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken
Elevate your summer dining with Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken, a refreshingly light dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors. Tender, shredded poached chicken breasts are coated in a luscious glaze made from apricot preserves, low-sodium soy sauce, white wine vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic, creating a harmonious balance of tangy and umami notes. Chilled to perfection, this dish makes an ideal make-ahead meal, perfect for warm days or elegant entertaining. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it as a chilled appetizer, atop a crisp salad, or alongside steamed rice for a versatile and satisfying dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot or saucepan and add 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat and poach the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using your hands or two forks.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
Add the shredded chicken to the apricot sauce mixture and toss gently to ensure all the chicken is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled. This step allows the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve the Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken chilled as an appetizer, salad topping, or paired with a side of steamed rice or mixed greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3934 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.3 g | ||
| Protein | 221.4 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1879 mg | 40% | |
*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.
