Step 1

Diced 500 g of the apricots and halve the remaining 200g and set aside.

Step 2

Put the diced apricots in a bowl with the dried apricots, apple cider vinegar, sweetener, cinnamon and rosemary. Toss and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile dice the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Cook the chicken then set aside.

Step 4

Cook the onion until it starts to caramelise, turn the heat up high then add the stock or broth to deglaze the pan.

Step 5

Puree the apricot mix in a blender until smooth. Thermomix, 30 seconds, speed Add to the pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.

Step 6

Return the chicken and apricot halves to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

With rice and salad or vegetables.

Step 8

Re-heat in a pot over a low heat until just hot.

Step 9

Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.