Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Quinoa Pilaf
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; ¼ cup apricot jam; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted; ½ cup dried apricots (see Tip); ¼ cup chopped pitted Castelvetrano olives; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

Instructions

Cook:40min

A bitter-tasting compound called saponin coats the outside of quinoa seeds, requiring a quick rinse to remove it. But check the package: some brands come pre-rinsed, saving you a step.

Updated at: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:34:26 GMT