Curried Chicken With Apricots And Green Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2-inch strips
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. green pepper, cut in thin strips
1 small onion, cut thin slices
3/4 tsp. curry powder
2 c. canned sliced apricots, plus the juice
1 c. evaporated milk (undiluted)
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. hot cooked rice
toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, saut chicken strips in 1 tablespoon olive oil about 6 minutes, until no longer pink. Add green pepper, onion, curry powder and remaining oil. Stir and cook until peppers are tender-crisp, about 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in apricots without the juice. Heat apricots for about 1 minute.