Apricot-Lemon Chicken

By lamarandrose

Start with an apricot fruit spread to concoct a sauce that transforms simply prepared chicken breasts into this elegant dish.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• Cooking spray
• 1/3 cup apricot spread (such as Polaner All Fruit)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 4mins
Cooking time 18mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; rub mixture over chicken.

2. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan, and keep warm.

3. Add apricot spread, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water to pan, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with lemon rind