Apricot Ginger Chicken Breasts

Recipe by: Phillis Carey | from Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts

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Course: Main Course

Total Time: Under 30 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

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With just a few ingredients you can create a special chicken dinner. Serve this with rice and a stir-fried vegetable.

Yield: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

Trim chicken and pound to an even ½-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes per side.

Stir together the apricot preserves, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over the chicken and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning over once to coat with sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil. Serve sprinkled with green onions.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

Calories 411kcal (21%)

Sodium 1336mg (56%)

Total Carbohydrate 27g

Fiber 0g

Fat 10g (16%)

Trans Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 3g (17%)

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g