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Apricot & Lemon Chicken

Apricot & Lemon Chicken
Makes: 4 Servings

Why wait for dessert to enjoy your fruit? Make it a part of your meal in this main dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 5 tablespoons apricot spread (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rub cumin over chicken and place in skillet.
  3. Cook on medium-high for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  4. Add apricot spread, lemon juice, and water to skillet. On medium heat, stir until smooth.
  5. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve warm.

Notes

May substitute approximately 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice for 1 fresh lemon, juiced. Could also substitute honey for apricot spread. · Honey should not be fed to children under 1 year of age.

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Source:

Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (1/4 of recipe)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 222
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Sodium 54 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 28 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 373 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 222
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 28 g
Minerals
Calcium 18 mg
Potassium 373 mg
Sodium 54 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 219 mg
Selenium 29 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 9 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 12 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 10 mg
Choline 74 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 3 ounces

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