Chicken Pilaf

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 lb skinned and boned chicken breast, cubed
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ⅓ cup seedless raisins
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 x 17-ounce can apricot halves (drain; reserve syrup)
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons sherry
 * chicken broth

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium heat until tender but not brown.
 * 2) Add chicken; cook 2 minutes longer.
 * 3) Stir in rice, Raisins, ginger, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Mix apricot syrup, soy sauce and sherry with enough broth to make 2 cups; stir into rice mixture.
 * 5) Bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 6) Add apricot halves; heat thoroughly. Toss lightly.