APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN FOR TWO

Apricot Glazed Chicken for Two image

Sweet, savory and special, this Asian-inspired entree from Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York is sure to be a favorite. There's plenty of sauce, so consider serving it with rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the broth, preserves and soy sauce; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170&de;, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove from the heat., Spoon pan juices over chicken; sprinkle with onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges