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

5 15 20

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