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Apricot-Lemon Chicken

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Apricot-Lemon Chicken***

Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, Oxmoor House - April 2009
46 reviews rate this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and about 1-1/2 tablespoons apricot-lemon sauce)
Prep: 4 Minutes - Cook: 14 Minutes

Start with an apricot fruit spread to concoct a sauce that transforms simply prepared chicken breasts into this elegant dish.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon 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

Preparation:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; rub mixture over chicken.

2. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan, and keep warm.

3. Add apricot spread, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water to pan, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with lemon rind.

One serving equals: Calories 245 (Calories from fat 8 %); Fat 2 g (Satfat 0.6 g); Protein 39.4 g; Carbohydrate 14.5 g; Fiber 0.3 g; Cholesterol 99 mg; Sodium 186 mg