Dinner for 2

Apricot Chicken

Name: Apricot Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

$6.60for 430 minServes 2

Chicken thighs are browned in a skillet, then simmered in a sweet-tangy apricot sauce until fully cooked.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 1 lb$2.29/lb typical	1 lb	$2.29Typical price
	Jelly, 2.75 oz$0.16/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.44Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.30

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free High-protein Budget Dinners

Typical price

$1.65 per serving$6.60 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, and salt.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
Whisk water, apricot preserves, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Pour the sauce into the skillet, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.

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