Apricot Salsa Chicken Recipe

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In an unusual but tongue-tingling combination, apricots and salsa smother pieces of chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce in this recipe by Grace Yaskovic of Branchville, New Jersey.

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Apricot Salsa Chicken Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup apricot nectar
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients; add chicken in batches. Seal bag and turn to coat.
  • In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil until browned on each side; drain. Stir in the salsa, preserves and nectar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens and a meat thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 293 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 779 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Salsa Chicken in Taste of Home August/September 1998, p8

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by pettymama

This is so easy and one of our favorites.


Reviewed on May. 08, 2011 by Stoneturtle

Simple and delicious.


Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by dverzic

Very tasty. My Husband liked it, and it was easy to make.


Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2009 by WJSymons

This recipe is easy and amazingly delicious. My family loved it.

 
 
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