Apricot Chicken

Grand prize winner. Fix chicken in a hurry. To make this even quickier, use leftover chicken. Or for a different taste, use pork instead of chicken. This came from Taste Of Home Simple & Delicious. I have not tried this, just posting for easy finding.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  apricot preserves
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon chicken broth or 1  tablespoon sherry wine
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1  medium green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup salted cashews
•  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken and toss to coat. Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once.
2. Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice.