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Apricot Sesame Chicken & Shrimp

August 6, 2022 by Nick Quintero Leave a Comment

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Chinese takeout is a beloved treat, but the cost can quickly add up. Next time the craving hits, try making your own sweet and sour chicken and shrimp at home. Not only will it be kinder to your wallet, but you’ll also enjoy double the protein to keep you satisfied. With just a few ingredients and one pan, this recipe is so simple, you’ll have no excuses not to whip it up!

Chinese takeout has been my saving grace on more occasions than one, but that shit gets expensive. Next time, whip up some sweet and sour chicken and shrimp, for the sake of double the protein, and both your wallet and stomach will thank you. All it takes is a few ingredients and only one pan so you don't really have an excuse.

Apricot Sesame Chicken & Shrimp recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • ⅔ cup apricot preserves
  • 3-4 teaspoon liquid aminos
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Onion powder, to taste
  • 4 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 cups broccoli, steamed
  • 3-5 cups brown rice, cooked (or substitute with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option)

This Apricot Sesame Chicken & Shrimp recipe brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen, without the extra cost or calories. It’s a perfect dish to prepare ahead of time for a week of satisfying lunches or quick dinners. Both your stomach and your wallet will thank you for this delicious and economical choice.

Ready to ditch the takeout menus and start cooking? Give this recipe a try and share your culinary creation on social media. Tag us in your posts and let us know how this homemade twist on takeout favorites turned out for you!

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Apricot Sesame Chicken & Shrimp

Sweet, savory and better than any take out dish! This simple Apricot Sesame Shrimp and Chicken meal prep is a great way to switch up the regual routine! Plus, it’s made with only a few ingredients (and not a lot of sodium!) I hope you enjoy
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Chicken, Shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 621.61kcal
Author: Nick Quintero

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Shrimp
  • 1 lbs Chicken Breast cubed
  • ⅔ cup Apricot Preserves
  • 3-4 teaspoon Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
  • Garlic and Onion Powder to taste
  • 4 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 cups Broccoli steamed
  • 3-5 cups Brown Rice to serve
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Instructions

  • Add chicken to a non stick skillet and seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder
  • Cook until golden on the outside and cooked through
  • Add in drained and rinsed shrimp
  • Mix in apricot preserves, liquid aminos and 2 tbs water
  • Cook until sauce begins to thicken and shrimp/chicken are coated
  • Toss with sesame seeds
  • Evenly divide between meal prep containers
  • Serve over brown rice or caulirice with steam broccoli

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Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 621.61kcal | Carbohydrates: 77.5g | Protein: 56.48g | Fat: 8.19g | Saturated Fat: 1.52g | Cholesterol: 358.34mg | Sodium: 1272.61mg | Potassium: 918.03mg | Fiber: 4.65g | Sugar: 1.79g | Vitamin A: 317.48IU | Vitamin C: 46.59mg | Calcium: 242.33mg | Iron: 5.17mg
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