Apricot Chicken Breast

Apricot Chicken Breast

1 serving: Calories 289; Carbohydrates 26g; Fat 8g
INGREDIENTS
Six 5-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves without tenderloins
1/2 tsp. each kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup sliced scallions
DIRECTIONS
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is very hot, brown breasts on both sides, about 2 minutes per side; remove chicken to a plate.
2. Add broth, preserves, and soy sauce to hot skillet; bring mixture to a boil. Boil 4 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 7 minutes, spooning apricot mixture over chicken several times; cook until chicken is no longer pink in center.
3. Transfer chicken to plates, spooning apricot glaze over to coat. Sprinkle with scallions.
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.