PAN-SEARED CHICKEN WITH APRICOT GLAZE

Pan-Seared Chicken With Apricot Glaze image

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Time 20m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook; undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken pieces and continue cooking another 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine the jam and water in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, just until warmed. Spoon over the seared chicken breasts and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
VARIATIONS:.
You can also spoon the glaze over hot grilled chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 153.1, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 25.3