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ApricotChicken

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken thighs (or 4 smallish chicken breasts)
• Approx 6 - 8 dried apricots, finely chopped
• 1 tblsp of chopped walnuts (or more if wanted)
• 1 tsp ginger (or to taste)
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 generous handful of baby spinach

Method

1. Chop apricots to desired size and cover with boiled water for approx 10 mins
2. Chop shallots and then lightly fry in a small pan for approx 1 min
3. Add walnuts, apricots and baby spinach to pan until spinach has wilted. Season with ginger, salt & pepper to taste.
4. Evenly distribute filling amongst 4 chicken thighs.
5. Roll chicken thighs firmly and tie off with kitchen string. Alternatively cut a pocket into chicken breasts and stuff.
6. Brown chicken in an oven proof frying pan on all sides, then cook the chicken in the oven at 180 for approx 15 - 30 minutes, or until chicken cooked through.

Serve with mashed potatoes / potato bake and any other desired vegies.