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My husband and three children love this tender chicken that has a spicy sauce. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give this dish some kick. This entree can be made even zippier yet by adding more taco seasoning and using spicier salsa.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (prepared with 1 tablespoon oil; calculated without rice) equals 301 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 985 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 23 g protein.
Originally published as Sweet 'n' Spicy Chicken in Quick Cooking September/October 1998, p28
Medium-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer
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Reviewed on May. 23, 2012 by rayeellen
My whole family and friends love this dish. I lower the fat by coating the chicken with the taco mix and baking for half hour til done. No frying. When I'm pressed for time I have sprinkled taco mix on cooked chicken and left in a bag all day. When ready, I just followed the rest of the recipe. Voila, instant dinner. And oh so GOOD.
Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by annaf27
My husband and I didn't care for this recipe. It was a little too sweet for our taste. If I ever make it again, I will probably half the amount of preserves the recipe calls for.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by Rosetta Gingerich
I will definitely make this again! Very delicious and simple to make. I might cut back a little on the taco seasoning, or use milder salsa, as it was a bit spicy for the children.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by proud_mamma_050810
This recipe was a huge hit with my family. I love the contrast in the flavors. Even my 1 yr old son loved it!
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by Hannah5
Made it many times before, loved it, hadn't had it in a while and went on line to be sure of ingredients - having it again this week :)
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by Sprucetree18
Delicious and so easy, I have made this several times now. Great over rice or noodles...
Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2011 by lizaderd217
Love this! It's perfect no changes needed.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by wombatt
WONDERFUL CAN'T REALLY SAY I MADE IT WORD FOR WORD CAUSE I USED PORK AND WOW. ALSO USED CAN OF STEWED TOMATOES AND A COUPLE OF DASHES OF HOT SAUCE WOW. PUT IT ALL IN THE SLOW COOKER AND LET IT GO. WE HAD IT TONIGHT AND WE ALL LOVED IT. NEXT TIME I WILL USE CHICKEN LOL BUT AFTER ALL PORK IS THE OTHER WHITE MEAT!!!!!
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2010 by LatelyLisa
Great easy recipe. I also tried it with Cranberry sauce instead of the peach preserves and can't imagine it getting any better!!
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by obsessedwithfood
Delicious! This is a family favorite at my house. My 12 yr old requests it often. The sauce alone is great on the rice! And, bonus, it's so EASY to make! I use picante sauce instead of salsa.
Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2010 by CatwomanMN
Wow! This was a fast, quick meal to make and it tasted great! I only need to make a meal for two so 2 chicken breasts 3/4 c. of rice and halving the rest of ingredients worked perfect. I love the low calorie count also! I will make this again!
Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2010 by feminine farmgirl
The Sweet n' Spicy Chicken was fantastic - my whole family of ten loved it and I will definitely be making it again:)Thank you,Jenna
The Sweet n' Spicy Chicken was fantastic - my whole family of ten loved it and I will definitely be making it again:)
Thank you,
Jenna
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by LSNDQ
Great flavor, quick and easy for busy moms. Even the picky eaters loved the recipe.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2009 by mrs_h
I found that I should have cooked the chicken in a non-stick skillet. If you like the taste of this, try Tangy Pork chops. It's another easy recipe, but it uses the crock pot.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by Kelli F.
Wow! This one's a keeper. So quick and easy to make and tastes great!
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by mjlouk
This is one of the best chicken recipes I have ever tried! This recipe will definately be in the monthly rotation at my house! LOVE IT!
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by buddy4
Really good if you use cranberry sauce instead of peach to.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2008 by lisa53202
This is a super-fast meal to fix, especially if you cut up the chicken the night before-- and it's also healthy and tasty!!
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