Apricot Glazed Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Apricot Glazed Chicken
45 min.
6
215kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make main course that's both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this mouthwatering Apricot Glazed Chicken! This recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner and serves six people. Not only is it ready in just 45 minutes, but it's also packed with flavor and has a caloric content of only 215 kcal per serving.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the apricot glaze. Made with 0.8 cups of apricot preserves, 10.8 ounces of low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, this glaze creates a sweet and savory sauce that perfectly complements the juicy chicken breasts. And with the added bonus of being dairy-free, this dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

To make this recipe, you'll need a frying pan and just a few simple ingredients. Start by spraying a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and browning the chicken breasts. Then, add the chicken broth, apricot preserves, and soy sauce to the pan and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Finally, thicken the sauce with cornstarch and water and return the chicken to the pan to coat it thoroughly with the glaze.

With a caloric breakdown of 47.3% protein, 13.73% fat, and 38.97% carbs, this Apricot Glazed Chicken is not only delicious but also nutritious. So why not give it a try for your next lunch or dinner? Your taste buds (and waistline) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup apricot preserves 
  • 10.8 ounce chicken broth low-sodium canned
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoon soy sauce light
  •  chicken breast boneless skinless
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown chicken in heated skillet.
  2. Add chicken broth, jam and soy sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink in the center).
  3. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to sauce to thicken (equal amounts more of each if you like it thicker). Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein47.3%
Fat13.73%
Carbs38.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.5
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
11.702173817417%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.39kcal
10.77%
Fat:3.29g
5.07%
Saturated Fat:0.74g
4.59%
Carbohydrates:21.04g
7.01%
Net Carbohydrates:20.91g
7.61%
Sugar:12.95g
14.39%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:325.97mg
14.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.53g
51.06%
Vitamin B3:12.61mg
63.05%
Selenium:36.81µg
52.59%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
43.17%
Phosphorus:257.5mg
25.75%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.27%
Potassium:490.95mg
14.03%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.19%
Magnesium:32.34mg
8.08%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.94%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.92%
Vitamin C:3.96mg
4.8%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.61%
Copper:0.09mg
4.56%
Iron:0.75mg
4.15%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin A:94.53IU
1.89%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.69%
Calcium:14.3mg
1.43%
Folate:5.36µg
1.34%
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