Contributed By: MAB
Dairy Council of California
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
12 Chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1 12 oz Can apricot nectar
1 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground ginger
1/4 tsp Pepper
3/4 cup Apricot preserves
1/2 cup Chopped pecans, toasted
Preparation
Place chicken breasts in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Combine apricot nectar and dry spices. Stir well and pour over chicken. Cover and chill 8 hrs.
Remove chicken from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 min. Cover and bake at 350F for 30 min. Uncover and drain liquid from baking dish. Discard liquid.
Heat preserves in a small saucepan over low heat until warm. Brush over chicken. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, basting occasionally with preserves. Sprinkle with pecans. Garnish if desired.
Cook's Notes
Great with rice or pasta!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 428
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Total Fat: 7 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
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Carbohydrates: 22 g
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Protein: 66 g
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Vitamin A: 68 RE
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Vitamin C: 5 mg
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Calcium: 43 mg
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Sodium: 295 mg
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Iron: 2 mg
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Fiber: 1 g