Apricot Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped (Optional) 
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
• 20 dried apricots
• 1 cup chicken stock 
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (Optional)

Directions:

• Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
• Step 2: Cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

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