This Apricot Cashew Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick easy meal made using only one pot and one pan and is ready in the amount of time it takes to cook rice!
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Apricot Cashew Chicken Rice Bowl

How I do It:

I start the rice and while it cooks I cut up the veggies and chicken, make the sauce, and then add the veggies and chicken right to the sauce to simmer until cooked. That is it! So easy.

Apricot Cashew Chicken Rice Bowl

The Rice:

For this recipe I used Texmati Brown Rice from RiceSelect. Award-winning Texmati® Brown Rice is the all-natural, whole grain alternative to Texmati® White Rice, and is a perfect choice for today’s healthy lifestyles. With only the inedible husk removed, it is heart-healthy and has a low glycemic index value. With it’s nutty taste and slightly chewy texture, Texmati®Brown Rice is great when paired with strong seasonings and sauces, like the apricot sauce in this recipe. I simply cook according to package instructions, place in a bowl and spoon that amazing apricot cashew chicken over the top!

The Recipe: Apricot-Cashew Chicken Rice Bowl

Tips: I am usually not a stickler for cutting veggies etc the exact size, but in this recipe it actually makes a difference. For the rice and veggies to finish cooking at the same time the chicken needs to be no larger than 1/2″ cubes and the vegetables should be cut as described below. This recipe is gluten free.

Apricot-Cashew Chicken Rice Bowl
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

This Apricot Cashew Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick easy meal made using only one pot and one pan and is ready in the amount of time it takes to cook rice!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: easy dinner recipe, gluten-free recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice, cooked to package instructions
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 thick
  • 1 med shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted Sesame oil
  • ½ tsp each sea salt and ground pepper
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 5 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ground ginger
  • ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you like heat!)
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
  • green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cook rice according to package instructions
While rice cooks:
  1. Cut chicken and veggies, mince shallot and garlic
  2. Pour sesame oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
  3. Add minced shallot and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  5. Add salt, pepper, teriyaki and apricot preserves.
  6. Whisk till well blended then add orange juice, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  7. Add prepared chicken and veggies to sauce
  8. Simmer for about five minutes until chicken and veggies are cooked
  9. Add cashews, garnish with green onions if desired and serve over rice

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