Apricot-Lemon Chicken

By TrayH

Chicken spread with an apricot and lemon sauce is elegant enough for company and a snap to make.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

* Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness.

* Combine the curry powder, salt and pepper; sprinkle over chicken.

* In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

* Remove to a serving plate; keep warm.

* Add the spreadable fruit, water and lemon juice to the pan; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until syrupy.

* Serve over chicken; sprinkle with lemon peel.