Turkish-Spiced Chicken in Apricot Sauce
with Lemon Almond Rice & Harissa-Roasted Carrots
Allergens: Tree Nuts, Milk
Total: 40 min • Prep: 10 min

Ingredients
Apricot Jam
1 unit
Carrot
12 ounce
Chicken Stock Concentrate
2 units
Lemon
1 unit
Chicken Cutlets
12 ounce
Harissa Powder
1 tablespoon
Scallions
2 units
Turkish Spice Blend
1 tablespoon
Basmati Rice
½ cup
Sliced Almonds
½ ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
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Cooking Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Trim, peel, and cut carrots into sticks (like fries; ours were 3 inches long and ⅓ inch thick). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lemon.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
Lemon
1 unit
Scallions
2 units

Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, ¼ tsp harissa powder (½ tsp for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt and pepper. (Be sure to measure the harissa powder—we sent more.) TIP: For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper before adding the carrots.
Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: Taste the carrots after roasting and add a pinch more harissa powder if you like things spicy.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
Harissa Powder
1 tablespoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

Meanwhile, heat a small dry pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, 2-4 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pot.
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add half the scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 minute.
Stir in rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Ingredient Quantities
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

While rice cooks, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with half the Turkish Spice Blend (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.
Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a plate to rest. Wipe out pan.
Ingredient Quantities
Turkish Spice Blend
1 tablespoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add remaining scallion whites; cook, stirring, until softened, 1 minute.
Stir in jam, stock concentrates, ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4 servings), and a squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer until thickened, 3-5 minutes.
Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of water.
Ingredient Quantities
Lemon
1 unit
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in toasted almonds and lemon zest to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide chicken, rice, and carrots between plates. Spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with scallion greens and serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
Lemon
1 unit
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)