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Some weeknights are too busy even\u00a0for Chinese takeout. We’ve all been there\u2014your work meeting ran late, you forgot to meal plan and the kids need to leave for soccer practice in an hour. What’s a parent to do? Turn to one of our favorite microwave recipes<\/a>: apricot chicken.<\/p>\n This quick and simple Chinese-inspired recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is prepared entirely in the microwave. Quick-cooking ingredients like thinly sliced chicken breasts and green peppers make prepping this apricot chicken recipe a breeze. Plus, flavorful ingredients like soy sauce, ginger and apricot preserves magically transform into a sweet and sticky sauce reminiscent of your favorite orange chicken recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Serve this microwave apricot-glazed chicken over a bed of steamed instant rice, lo mein noodles or a big bowl of tender ramen (here are the best instant ramen brands<\/a>).<\/p>\n In a shallow microwave-safe dish, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, chicken broth, canola oil, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and microwave on high for three minutes, stirring once.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> For a smooth apricot chicken sauce that thickens properly, make sure to thoroughly whisk the cornstarch with the other ingredients until the mixture is lump-free.<\/p>\n Add the green pepper and cashews, then cover and microwave on high for two to four minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let it stand for three minutes.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Use an instant-read meat thermometer<\/a> to test the apricot chicken. When it registers 165\u00b0F, it is fully cooked and safe to eat.<\/p>\n Serve the chicken with hot\u00a0steamed rice<\/a>. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Enjoy!<\/p>\n Apricot chicken makes a wonderful make-ahead choice for meal prep. Store portions in airtight food storage containers and keep them refrigerated.<\/p>\n Apricot-glazed chicken will stay fresh in the refrigerator for three or four days.<\/p>\n This quick and easy microwave apricot chicken recipe makes a terrific freezer meal<\/a>. Store in freezer-safe food storage containers for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before warming.<\/p>\n Reheat the chicken apricot recipe in a covered microwave-safe container until heated through. Alternatively, you may warm this apricot chicken recipe on the stovetop in a skillet until steaming.<\/p>\n While we love a quick microwave dinner, this apricot chicken recipe can also be prepared on the stovetop (like our favorite orange chicken stir-fry<\/a>). Whisk together the first seven ingredients in a glass measuring cup and set aside. Then, in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook the chicken until no longer pink. Add the peppers and cashews, and cook for one to two minutes until the peppers start to soften. Reduce the heat to medium, add the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Serve hot with rice and chili flakes, if desired.<\/p>\n This 15-minute apricot chicken can be enjoyed as a stand-alone meal or as part of a larger spread. Start with a platter of copycat P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps<\/a> or easy egg rolls<\/a> as an appetizer, then round out your main course with a side of Chinese scallion pancakes<\/a> and a ginger-sesame steamed vegetable salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you don’t enjoy the taste of apricots, you could experiment with other fruit preserves. Orange marmalade would be a nice alternative; otherwise, peach or pineapple preserves would also pair nicely with the soy sauce, ginger and garlic in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This easy apricot chicken recipe is made entirely in the microwave in about 15 minutes and tastes like your favorite Chinese takeout recipe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2053410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,305306,307335,307330,307344,305310,304328,305271,304993,304292,304338,303966,304988,303887,306848,304268,307307,304071,304350,324623,303883,304353],"categories-v2":[308623,309299,310372,310369,310376,339174,308319,308984,308481,309216,308940,308305,308992,308495,308935,308478,309603,259483,310342,308668,309001,309177,308476,309005],"coauthors":[206601],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Moroccan Apricot 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Turned out great. Quick, simple, flavourful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kaa996"},"reviewBody":"I did this all in the skillet- doubled it and added some garlic paste and cayenne. It was really good without the spice too- definitely sweet. We just loved the added spice","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"annlindblad848"},"reviewBody":" Hubby gave this a 4.5. very tasty and quick. Took the advice of others who commented and added 1 tsp. of rice vinegar, some Chinese vegetables and onion. Used less cornstarch, too - only needed 1 tsp. Would definitely have again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBus"},"reviewBody":"Very quick, easy and tasty!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katisha"},"reviewBody":" I modified this recipe for stove-top preparation. I prefer stove-top because I can a better hands-on feeling of how the ingredients are cooking. It turned out great and the flavors were fabulous. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"modestcook"},"reviewBody":"My wife and I didn't like this at all. Not a fan cooking with fruit, but I gave it a try with the apricot preserves. Sorry Vicki, we just didn't care for it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"im_a_redhead0"},"reviewBody":" I made this recipe using a giant skillet instead of the microwave and it turned out excellent. I cooked the peppers (I used red insteadof green) and chicken first then put in the sauce ingredients and cashews at the end and with the hot skillet it didn't take much time to thicken the sauce. I let it heat through while the rice finished cooking.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Wendy769"},"reviewBody":" I didn\u2019t have apricot preserve so I used orange marmalade and added some broccoli. It was very good. No leftovers in my house. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"I made this the other day and it was so good I could not stop eating it. I made it on the stovetop and might have snuck in a few extra cashews because I love them also I used cooked left over chicken. It eas excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I had all the ingredients on hand, but didn't realize it was a microwaved dinner. No thanks... Instead I browned my chicken in a pan with olive oil, and then added all the other ingredients. I also added a small can of pineapple chunks with the sauce and an extra cup of water to make the sauce the right consistency with how much corn starch it called for. Came out pretty good. Given those changes. Can't say it's even close to the same recipe, but I used the base so...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"Made this for the family a few nights ago. I made it exactly as written, but the sauce seems a little flat and one-dimensional. Needs to have about 1\/4 tsp of red pepper flakes added to the simmering sauce, need to use fresh ginger instead of ground if you have it, and I definitely thought it needed some acid (I'll have to try Gail's suggestion of rice vinegar - sounds like that's just what it needed). Oh, and 1 TBSP of cornstarch is really excessive - 1 tsp should suffice. I had to thin the sauce after all of that cornstarch. All of that aside, (I added cayenne after the fact) my family adored this recipe! My 11yo even stole my leftovers for lunch the next day!!! (she's such a brat! ) Definitely adding this to the regular rotation! P.S. Forgot to mention that the thought of microwaved chicken horrifies me, so I browned the chicken in a pan with cooking spray, removed that and added red bell peppers and cooked those for a few minutes, added the sauce ingredients, then added the chicken back in. Served on brown rice)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeHat"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely a hit at my house. I did add a handful of frozen broccoli, peas, and carrots just to have some veggies. Total bliss. Do yourself a favor and try this recipe - you can add more heat if you wish - the possibilities are endless! 5?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFlame"},"reviewBody":"I cooked this on the stovetop and it was delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"This was a tasty and easy quick dinner. After reaading reviews about it being too sweet I added a tsp of rice vinegar, and think the sweetness was just right. I happened to have a can of bean sprouts so I drained and added them, which upped the veggie content and some texture. Served on rice and family added red pepper flakes as wanted. Also, it was super easy to cut frozen breast tenders into strips for the chicken.. We'll definitely make this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Green8Ball"},"reviewBody":"We loved this and so simple to make. For a change I had all the ingredients in the house.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedProcessor"},"reviewBody":"I didn't change a thing. This is simply delicious","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCloud"},"reviewBody":"I didn't have apricot jam and tried a different flavor. It was good but I imagine it would taste great if I stuck with the original recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2006-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveButton"},"reviewBody":" It's fast, and quite good. Not the best, but for the short time involved, it's worth making, tasty. I needed to get dinner ready in 15 minutes last night. I was able to make the rice and the main course in that time. I added onions and peppers. I also added more cashews and regular soy sauce. I rinsed the nuts because I thought they might be too salty, but I won't rinse them in the future. It wasn't too salty.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTurtle"},"reviewBody":"We love this.\u00a0 I prefer to fix\u00a0it on the stove, like a stir-fry, and make extra sauce.\u00a0 I also substitute pineapple for the cashews.\u00a0 Quick and delicious!\u00a0 ","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeHat"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely a hit at my house. I did add a handful of frozen broccoli, peas, and carrots just to have some veggies. Total bliss. Do yourself a favor and try this recipe - you can add more heat if you wish - the possibilities are endless! 5?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBucket"},"reviewBody":"I made this today using the basic recipe and must admit it seemed to be missing something. I will try adding some of the other incredients noted in the comments above (I love pineapple and broccoli). On a positive note it was easy to make. Not being a regular microwave user, I was pleasantly surprised with how moist the chicken was.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLamp"},"reviewBody":"This was a hit for dinner tonight. I made it according to the directions, anditwas ready in less than 30 minutes. 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Step 1: Mix the sauce and add the chicken<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add the green pepper and cashews<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Serve the apricot chicken recipe<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Apricot Chicken<\/h2>\n
How long does apricot chicken last?<\/h3>\n
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Can you make apricot chicken on the stovetop?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with apricot chicken?<\/h3>\n
Can I make apricot chicken with other fruit preserves?<\/h3>\n