Apricot Ginger And Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
1 C. dried apricots
2 Tbsp. oil
4 chicken breast fillets
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1-1/2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1-1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 C. lemon juice
1/2 C. apricot juice
2 Tbsp. brandy
1 C. chicken stock
3 tsp. cornflour
1-1/2 Tbsp. water
Cooking Instructions
Cover apricots with boiling water in bowl, stand about for 1 hour or until apricots are soft; drain. Heat oil in pan, add chicken, cook until lightly browned all over; transfer to ovenproof dish. Add onion, garlic, ginger and rind to same pan, cook, stirring, until onion is soft. Stir in thyme, juices, brandy, stock and blended cornflour and water, stir over heat until mixture boils and thickens. Pour stock mixture over chicken, add apricots. Bake, covered, in moderate oven for about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
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