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Cooking at Home - Apricot and Lemon Chicken
Makes: 4 Servings
Why wait for dessert to enjoy your fruit? Make it a part of your meal in this main dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless (medium)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 5 tablespoons apricot spread (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rub cumin over chicken and place in skillet.
- Cook on medium-high for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add apricot spread, lemon juice, and water to skillet. On medium heat, stir until smooth.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve warm.
Notes
May substitute approximately 3 tablespoons of lemon juice for 1 fresh lemon, juiced. Could also substitute honey for apricot spread.
Source: ONIE Project - Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (1/4 of recipe)
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 241 |
Total Fat | 4 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 84 mg |
Sodium | 83 mg |
Carbohydrates | 19 g |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
Total Sugars | 13 g |
Added Sugars included | 12 g |
Protein | 31 g |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Calcium | 26 mg |
Iron | 2 mg |
Potassium | 296 mg |