CAJUN CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT MUSTARD SAUCE

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A friend brought this to a pot-luck several years ago. It has been a favorite ever since. Just the right combination of sweet and spicy.

Provided by Ray R

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups apricot preserves
6 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl or plastic bag and stir or shake to mix well. Sprinkle chicken pieces with spice rub and let stand for about 30 minutes.
  • To make apricot mustard sauce, combine preserves and mustard in a small saucepan over low heat; stir to mix and heat gently until the preserves melt and are thoroughly blended with the mustard. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat butter and oil in sauté pan or skillet over medium high heat, add chicken pieces and sauté until just done, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towel.
  • Serve hot with apricot mustard dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 363.9, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.4, Protein 17.8

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