Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken

Elevate your summer dining with Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken, a refreshingly light dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors. Tender, shredded poached chicken breasts are coated in a luscious glaze made from apricot preserves, low-sodium soy sauce, white wine vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic, creating a harmonious balance of tangy and umami notes. Chilled to perfection, this dish makes an ideal make-ahead meal, perfect for warm days or elegant entertaining. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it as a chilled appetizer, atop a crisp salad, or alongside steamed rice for a versatile and satisfying dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot or saucepan and add 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Step 2

Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat and poach the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 3

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using your hands or two forks.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.

Step 5

Add the shredded chicken to the apricot sauce mixture and toss gently to ensure all the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled. This step allows the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

Step 8

Serve the Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken chilled as an appetizer, salad topping, or paired with a side of steamed rice or mixed greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1339.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2082.2

Total Fat 42.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 3934.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 176.3g
Protein 221.4g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 166.5mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1878.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.0%

Protein: 44.4%

Carbs: 36.6%