Dr. Mao's Honey-Glazed Masala Chicken with Apricots

Dr. Mao's Honey-Glazed Masala Chicken with Apricots

Masala chicken is a popular Indian dish. People not used to the spiciness of masala may find it a little strong. Adding apricots gives it a mild sweet-and-sour taste, balancing the spiciness of the masala.

 

Honey-Glazed Masala Chicken with Apricots

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless chicken pieces (thigh and breast)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp masala spice (ground cumin, cinnamon, clove, bay leaf, peppercorn, coriander, cardamom)
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 10 dried apricots
• 2 tbsp honey
• Parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Heat oil over medium heat in a deep skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger and masala. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato puree, salt and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Add vinegar and apricots to skillet, cover and simmer 15 minutes more. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle honey over top and garnish with parsley, if desired.

I hope you incorporate apricots into your diet as your own anti-aging secret weapon. I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

- Dr. Mao

• St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Gentle, Sensitive Skin, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) Burt's Bees Baby Bee Apricot Baby Oil, 4-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)

REF:

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/198/apricots-the-secret-anti-aging-weapon/

http://healthfoodfitnessgardening.blogspot.com/2010/03/shine-and-glow-like-apricot.html