Serving size: 4 ounces chicken breast w/ 1 1/2 Tablespoons sauce
Calories per serving: 344
Apricot-Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients:
1 teaspooon olive oil
1/2 cup red onion chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme,minced
1/2 teaspoon salt divided
1 pound chicken breasts,skinless & boneless
1/3 cup apricot jam
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt over chicken. Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, preserves, vinegar, and pepper to pan, stirring constantly until preserves melt. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
*Pounding the chicken will ensure even cooking and add more tenderness to it.
Recipe from: recipegirl.com
