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Apple Cider Chicken Breasts with Apricot Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes

A sweet and savory chicken dish featuring a rich apricot and apple cider reduction.

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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots chopped
  • 1/3 cup apple cider
  • 1 15 ounce can of apricots in juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup shallots
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts
Apple Cider Chicken Breasts with Apricot Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
557
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
1076
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
978
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
86
g
29
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
60
g
67
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
1287
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, soak dried apricots in apple cider until plump, 5 minutes.
  • With an immersion blender, puree apricots with cider, and canned apricots in juices, until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat oil. Brown chicken breast on both sides, about 3 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Add shallots to pan and cook until lightly browned, 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, orange juice, rosemary, chili powder and sugar.
  • Return chicken to pan and simmer until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper. Remove chicken from pan.
  • Add pureed apricot mixture and cook until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken with sauce.
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