This wonderful sweet and savoury dish is easy to make and delicious.

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180º C.
2. Place chicken, apricots and ginger in a small casserole dish.
3. Cover and bake at 180º C for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
4. In a small bowl mix cornflour with a little water to form a smooth paste. Add to the casserole and cook for an extra 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Microwave

1. Prepare chicken as above placing in a microwave safe dish. Cook covered on medium-high for 4-5 minutes for 1 serving and 8-10 minutes for 2 servings. Check to see that chicken is thoroughly cooked through and if necessary cook for a little longer.
2. In a small bowl mix cornflour with a little water to form a smooth paste. Add to the casserole and cook for an extra 30 seconds to 1 minute on medium-high power or until the sauce thickens.

Serving Suggestion: serve with rice or baked potato and cooked vegetables.

Leftover Ingredients: Store any leftover apricots in a covered container in the refrigerator and use the following day for breakfast or with custard for ice cream for dessert.

Recipe from Cooking for Older People – Easy Recipes for One or Two,
Canterbury District Health Board.