Lemon-Apricot Chicken (Cooking for 2)

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Lemon-Apricot Chicken (Cooking for 2)
50 min.
3
253kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy dish that will impress your taste buds without weighing you down? Look no further than our Lemon-Apricot Chicken! This scrumptious recipe is perfect for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner, serving three people with just 253 calories per serving. The combination of tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Bisquick crust, paired with a zesty lemon-apricot sauce, creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Not only is this dish dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also comes together in just 50 minutes! Imagine the aroma of garlic and ginger wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this mouthwatering meal. The bright notes of lemon and the sweetness of apricot preserves elevate the chicken to new heights, making it a standout main course that’s both nutritious and delicious.

Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this Lemon-Apricot Chicken is sure to be a hit. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s not only easy to make but also bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.5 lb chicken breast 
  • tablespoons eggs fat-free
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • slices optional: lemon 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon soya sauce 
  • tablespoon water 
  • 0.5 cup baking mix bisquick heart smart®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In shallow dish, beat egg product and water slightly. In another shallow dish, stir together Bisquick mix, lemon peel and garlic powder. Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
  3. Place in pan. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
  4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Turn; bake 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  5. In small microwavable bowl, stir together all Lemon-Apricot Sauce ingredients. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir.
  6. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
  7. Pour sauce over chicken.
  8. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein30.31%
Fat21.49%
Carbs48.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.17
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.479130351025%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
1.37mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.73kcal
12.64%
Fat:6.05g
9.32%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.62%
Carbohydrates:30.56g
10.19%
Net Carbohydrates:29.85g
10.85%
Sugar:14.02g
15.57%
Cholesterol:85.45mg
28.48%
Sodium:395.84mg
17.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.21g
38.43%
Vitamin B3:8.85mg
44.25%
Selenium:29.35µg
41.92%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.65%
Phosphorus:298.27mg
29.83%
Vitamin B5:1.43mg
14.28%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.76%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.4%
Potassium:359.78mg
10.28%
Vitamin C:7.74mg
9.39%
Folate:34.47µg
8.62%
Magnesium:28.05mg
7.01%
Iron:1.2mg
6.65%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.27%
Calcium:53.05mg
5.3%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.28%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.78%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Fiber:0.71g
2.85%
Vitamin A:131.94IU
2.64%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.14%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.82%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%