Sweet 'n' Spicy Chicken Recipe

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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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Sweet 'n' Spicy Chicken Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 jar (11 ounces) chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  • Place taco seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

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 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

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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