APRICOT SALSA CHICKEN

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Although I already have a posted recipe similar to this one, this one is a bit more on the spicy side! It comes from Taste of Home Best Ever Chicken Cookbook 2009!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, large
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, mild, chunky
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup apricot nectar
4 -5 cups brown rice, cooked, hot

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper & paprika, mixing well.
  • Add chicken, 2-3 at a time, sealing the bag & shaking to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil, then cook chicken over medium heat until browned on each side, then drain oil from skillet.
  • Stir in salsa, preserves & nectar, then bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens & a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 922.7, Carbohydrate 162.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 41, Protein 37.7

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