CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SALSA

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Pulled this recipe from a cookbook about 15 years ago, but unfortunately don't recall the title of the book.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2/3 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
6 inches cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon cilantro leaf, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 cups cooked brown rice, hot

Steps:

  • In hot oil, over medium heat, saute onion 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, apricots, apricot preserves, cinnamon, cilantro, ginger, salt & pepper.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Keep salsa warm, & when ready to serve, discard cinnamon stick.
  • Meantime, broil chicken 4"-6" from heat for 18-23 minutes, or until meat is fork tender & juices run clear, turning once, halfway through broiling.
  • Meantime, also prepare rice.
  • To serve, top rice with chicken breasts, then spoon salsa over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 336.5, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 20.7, Protein 32.4

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