Frozen popcorn chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy apricot sauce in this quick and easy meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Sometimes, you just need to take a few shortcuts with dinner. Especially during the busy holiday season.
And this Shortcut Apricot Soy Chicken is one of my family’s favorite semi-homemade meals.
The shortcut here is prepared, frozen popcorn chicken. You simply add a homemade apricot and soy sauce glaze and dinner is done in less than 30 minutes!
Honestly, my husband and kids get so excited when they see I’m making this for dinner. They think they’ve died and gone to Panda Express. And it literally could not be any easier.
I use Tyson brand popcorn chicken in this recipe, and it’s just the right amount for my family.
We like to serve this chicken over rice, and you’ll want to be sure and get that started before you start your chicken, because that part of dinner comes together so quickly.
I’m sure you could use this same technique with wings or prepared chicken tenders too. Either way, a sprinkling of green onions and sesame seeds is always a nice touch.
I always keep the ingredients for this meal on hand, because I know I can throw it all together at a moment’s notice.
Truth be told, my teenagers can make it themselves. So if I’m running behind, I can just text them and they can get dinner started on their own.
Orange marmalade is a great substitute for the apricot jam. Honestly, I make the apricot version because my kids don’t like the rinds in marmalade. But either version is delicious.
Next time you’re craving Chinese take-out, make this Shortcut Apricot Soy Chicken instead.
It will be done in half the time it takes you to get a delivery, and everyone will love it!
Be sure to save this recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
Ingredients
- Frozen popcorn chicken
- Apricot jam
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Red pepper flakes,
- Rice, for serving
Shortcut Apricot Soy Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 22 oz. package frozen popcorn chicken
- 3/4 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn chicken according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour cooked popcorn chicken into a large bowl and toss with apricot and soy sauce mixture. Serve immediately over cooked rice.
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1 comment
Kimberly
Amazing! Such an interesting chicken recipe. I have never tried apricot soy chicken before, but this does make me want to do just that. Thanks for sharing.