Chicken Pilaf

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 pound skinned and boned chicken breast cubes
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/3 cup seedless raisins
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 17-ounce can apricot halves (drain; reserve syrup)
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons sherry
 * Chicken broth

Directions
Cook onion and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium heat until tender but not brown. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in rice, raisins, ginger, salt and pepper.

Mix apricot syrup, soy sauce and sherry with enough broth to make 2 cups; stir into rice mixture. Bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Add apricot halves; heat thoroughly. Toss lightly.