Lemon-Apricot Chicken (Cooking for 2)

Add zip to crispy baked chicken with a lemon and apricot sauce.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 270
Fat 4 1/2g
Saturated Fat 1/2g
Sodium 270mg

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270
Calories from Fat: 40),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 4 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 40mg; 40%;
Sodium: 270mg; 270%;
Total Carbohydrate: 39g; 39%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 19g 19% ),
Protein: 18g; 18%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 10%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 50 min
Servings 3

Ingredients

Chicken

2: tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white

1: tablespoon water

1/2: cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix

1 1/2: teaspoons grated lemon peel

1/8: teaspoon garlic powder

3: small chicken breasts (1/2 lb)

: Cooking spray

: Lemon slices, if desired

Lemon-Apricot Sauce

1/3: cup apricot preserves

1: tablespoon lemon juice

1/4: teaspoon soy sauce

1/8: teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1 Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In shallow dish, beat egg product and water slightly. In another shallow dish, stir together Bisquick® mix, lemon peel and garlic powder. Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness.
2 Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in pan. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
3 Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Turn; bake 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
4 In small microwavable bowl, stir together all Lemon-Apricot Sauce ingredients. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with lemon slices.

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Expert Tips

Chicken contains vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine. Vitamin B6 is important for digesting proteins, plus it helps to keep hair and nerves healthy.

Check your pantry! Peach or orange preserves can be substituted for the apricot preserves for an equally delicious dish.

You can use a meat mallet, rolling pin or even a wine bottle to flatten chicken breast halves. Just pound each breast down to 1/2-inch thickness. This helps the meat cook quickly and evenly.

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Posted 12/14/2009 1:40:56 PM REPORT ABUSE jessicapoisson said:

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The coating was really crispy and the sauce was a delicious flavor. I served with rice and steamed broccoli.

Posted 10/12/2009 3:18:03 PM REPORT ABUSE liz.grace said:

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Tried this recipe for the first time tonight, & will be making it often. Simple to make & very tasty!

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/24/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.