Looking for quick, weekday meals? Look no further! Apricot lemon chicken is a flavorful dish that combines the tanginess of lemon with the sweetness of apricot jam, creating a savory and sweet dish.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein and vitamins and minerals like zinc, selenium and niacin. Plus, it's a good source of iron.
Serve with roasted broccoli and rice or mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Apricot Lemon Chicken
Serves: 10 (1/2 cup each)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup apricot spread (such as Polaner All Fruit)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
Directions
- Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl; rub mixture over chicken.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Cook chicken six minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
- Add apricot spread, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water to pan, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat one minute.
- Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with lemon rind.
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
- Calories: 245
- Protein: 39.4g
- Carbohydrate: 14.5g
- Dietary Fiber: .3g
- Sodium: 402mg
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: .6g
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