Step 1

PREPARE RICE & SAUCE Preheat oven to 220C/ 200C fan forced. Microwave both rice packets according to packet directions. Place the apricot chicken recipe base, stock cube and water in a heatproof bowl. Stir until combined.

Step 2

COOK CHICKEN & SAUCE Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown. Set aside in a large bowl. Reduce heat to low. Place apricot halves, cut-side down, in pan. Pour over juice and apricot sauce mixture. Stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over the chicken in the bowl.

Step 3

ASSEMBLE & BAKE Remove pan from heat. Add the rice, shallot and half the parsley to pan. Toss to combine. Top with chicken mixture. Season. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Top with broccolini, almond and remaining parsley.