APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Apricot Chicken With Balsamic Vinegar image

Provided by DrGaellon

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (to taste)
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
Cut 10 of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.