CRISPY APRICOT CHICKEN

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Briana Roell's tasty chicken has a crispy coating flecked with minced fresh parsley. The Indianapolis, Indiana cook drizzles a simple fruit sauce on top for a refreshing main course.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. Pour 5 tablespoons butter into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine biscuit mix and parsley. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with biscuit mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and remaining butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and orange juice. Cover and microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until preserves are melted; stir until combined. Drizzle over chicken; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.