Applesauce Barbecue Chicken

By melanieroe

4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup sauce equals 308 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 473 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 35 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2/3 cup chunky applesauce
• 2/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Side: crunchy onion potato bake; cheesy potato casserole

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 4 servings.