Apricot Pecan Chicken

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Apricot Pecan Chicken
Sun, 12-09-2007 - 8:33am
Apricot Pecan Chicken


Sweet apricot combined with the woodsy flavor of chopped pecans gives this chicken a rich flavor.

Serving: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes




2 chicken breasts, cut-up
Sauce:
1/2 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
2 T cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T soy sauce
1 t ginger
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Fresh black pepper




1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Mix together all sauce ingredients, set aside.

3. Place chicken breasts on a roasting pan. Baste with apricot mixture and bake for about 30 minutes or until cooked through. Keep basting every 10 minutes.

4. Last 5 minutes of cooking, turn the oven to broil. Lightly brown the chicken just before serving.

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