Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice

Name: Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Chicken wings 2 lbs; Apricot jam ⅓ cup (110 g); Sweet paprika 1 tsp; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Basmati rice 16 oz (450 g); Olive oil 2 tbsp; Dijon mustard 2 tsp; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Corn kernels 11 oz (300 g); Red bell pepper 1 (200 g); Kalamata olives ⅓ cup (55 g); Green onion 2

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Ingredients

	For sticky apricot chicken:
	2 lbs Chicken wings separated into wingettes and drumettes
	⅓ cup (110 g) Apricot jam
	1 tsp Sweet paprika
	2 tbsp Lemon juice
	1 tbsp Olive oil
	For rainbow rice:
	16 oz (450 g) Basmati rice packaged microwave, or leftover cooked rice
	2 tbsp Olive oil
	2 tsp Dijon mustard
	2 tbsp Lemon juice
	11 oz (300 g) Corn kernels canned , drained, rinsed
	1 (200 g) Red bell pepper medium , finely diced
	⅓ cup (55 g) Kalamata olives drained, pitted, sliced
	2 Green onion sliced thinly

Nutritional information

228

calories

6.9g

fat

39.1g

carbohydrates

4.1g

protein

12mg

cholesterol

396mg

sodium

Ingredients

For sticky apricot chicken:
2 lbs Chicken wings
separated into wingettes and drumettes
⅓ cup (110 g) Apricot jam
1 tsp Sweet paprika
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Olive oil
For rainbow rice:
16 oz (450 g) Basmati rice
packaged microwave, or leftover cooked rice
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Lemon juice
11 oz (300 g) Corn kernels
canned , drained, rinsed
1 (200 g) Red bell pepper
medium , finely diced
⅓ cup (55 g) Kalamata olives
drained, pitted, sliced
2 Green onion
sliced thinly

Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice

Looking for a cheap and easy dinner idea? This summery Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice recipe is just the ticket. Sweet marinated apricot chicken wings roasted in the oven until perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside and served with well-seasoned rice – this recipe is as easy as it is economical.

I take a shortcut with precooked microwavable basmati rice, but you can cook it from scratch on the stove or in a rice cooker. Start by tossing the chicken with apricot jam, paprika, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Then roast the chicken until golden brown and crispy. While the chicken roasts, heat the rice and toss it with a homemade lemon Dijon dressing, corn, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and green onions. When the chicken wings are golden brown and sticky, serve them with the prepared rainbow rice.

To make the Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice

Steps to make Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice

1	Heat oven	5
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
2	Prepare chicken	2
In a large bowl, toss together 2 pounds chicken, ⅓ cup apricot jam, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until well coated.
3	Transfer chicken to baking dish	1
In a large baking dish, arrange the undrained chicken in a single layer.
4	Roast	30
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
5	Prepare rainbow rice: Heat rice	5
In the meantime, prepare the rainbow rice. Heat the rice according to the package instructions.
6	Prepare dressing	2
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
7	Add in rice and remaining ingredients	2
Gently stir in the rice, 1 diced red bell pepper, ⅓ cup sliced Kalamata olives, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Season to taste.
8	Serve
Serve the chicken with rice.

This Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice recipe is as easy, delicious, and so satisfying. If you make this recipe, snap a photo and tag it #cookmerecipes on Instagram. We love seeing what you’ve made!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!