APRICOT-DIJON CHICKEN

Apricot-Dijon Chicken image

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Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
6 ounces long grain and wild rice blend
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk together the apricot preserves, ketchup, mustard and ginger. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture.
Place chicken in the prepared baking dish and spread the remaining apricot mixture over the top. Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160° on an instant-read thermometer.
Make rice following package directions, using the olive oil.
To serve, sprinkle the hazelnuts over the chicken breasts and stir the reserved apricot mixture into the cooked rice.