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Apricot Chicken Breasts

Difficutly: easy
Time: 5 Min
Portion: 6 servings
Ingredients:

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness

2 tablespoons butter, divided

1/4 cup apricot jam

2 green onions, sliced

1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

 

Directions:

Place chicken breasts in a large, freezer zipper-topped bag and use a rolling pin to flatten to desired thickness. (It helps to have chicken partially frozen). In a skillet over medium high heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and brown chicken, about 2 minutes on each side.

Add remaining ingredients to skillet with remaining tablespoon of butter. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or when chicken is fully cooked. Remove to dinner plates and serve with chopped parsley on top. Serve with steamed broccoli garnished with lemon zest.

Notes:
NUTRITION per serving: 201 calories; 5g fat; 27g protein; 10g carbohydrate; trace dietary fiber; 79mg cholesterol; 122mg sodium. Exchanges: 4 lean meat; 1 fat; 1/2 other carbohydrates.

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