SWEET SALSA CHICKEN

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"My family loves this saucy Southwestern-style chicken, and it fits well within my sensible meal plan," Joanne Watters from Cobourg, Ontario shares. "Add fresh pasta and a tossed salad, and a satisfying dinner is served!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups salsa
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Place the chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with reserved marinade. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 179° Remove chicken and keep warm. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.