February 14, 2014

Apricot Lemon Baked Chicken

If you like the taste of apricots as much as I do, here's a flavorful dish that you can enjoy even when apricots aren't in season.  You can also substitute the apricot preserve for your favorite flavor.  Raspberry would be delicious!


Apricot Lemon Baked Chicken
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 lemon; sliced 
  • 1-2 T sugar free apricot preserve
  • 1/2 t dried rosemary
Directions
  1. Marinate the chicken with the lemon slices and apricot preserve for 1-4 hours
  2. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F
  3. Remove the lemon slices and place then on a baking sheet
  4. Layer the chicken on top of the lemon slices
  5. Scoop out the apricot preserve and layer it onto the chicken
  6. Sprinkle the chicken with rosemary
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through

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