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Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon canola oil 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 medium shallot, minced 4 fresh apricots, pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon , or 1/2 teaspoon dried
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Directions:
Fresh apricots, white wine, apricot preserves and tarragon combine in a quick sauce that's delicious on chicken. We pound the chicken thin so that it cooks in just a couple of minutes. Let this basic recipe inspire you to create your own variations. Try different combinations of wine (or even fruit juice with a touch of vinegar) and other fruits and preserves. Serve with: Quinoa or brown rice and sautéed spinach.
READER'S COMMENT: "Easy and tasty. Unfortunately could not get fresh apricots. The dried ones I used were high-quality, chewy and flavorful. Will try it with fresh apricots when I next stumble upon them but its good with the dried version too and is an... Recipe Add/Read Comments (13) login to saveprintshare
4 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
NUTRITION PROFILE Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines » INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and tenders removed
Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a rolling pin, meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off excess. (Discard any leftover flour.) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm. (If necessary, cook the chicken in two batches with an additional 1 tablespoon oil.) Off the heat, add wine and shallot to the pan. Return to medium heat and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Add apricots and cook until the fruit begins to break down, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in preserves, tarragon and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return the chicken to the pan and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce.
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