Lemon-Apricot Chicken (Cooking for 2)

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Lemon-Apricot Chicken (Cooking for 2)
50 min.
3
252kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this Lemon-Apricot Chicken recipe! With its vibrant flavors and simple preparation, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a light, crispy Bisquick crust, infused with the zesty brightness of lemon and the sweet richness of apricot preserves. It’s a wonderful combination that brings together the best of both worlds—savory and sweet. Plus, it’s dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Ready in just 50 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for serving three people, making it ideal for a cozy dinner at home or a casual lunch with friends. The caloric breakdown ensures you can enjoy this meal guilt-free, with a balanced mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this Lemon-Apricot Chicken is an easy yet impressive dish that will elevate your culinary repertoire. So grab your apron and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this flavorful main course!

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 
  • 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 425°F. 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

Calories252kcal
Protein30.39%
Fat21.55%
Carbs48.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.67
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.368695663369%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.06kcal
12.6%
Fat:6.05g
9.3%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.61%
Carbohydrates:30.34g
10.11%
Net Carbohydrates:29.7g
10.8%
Sugar:13.96g
15.51%
Cholesterol:85.45mg
28.48%
Sodium:395.8mg
17.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.19g
38.38%
Vitamin B3:8.85mg
44.24%
Selenium:29.34µg
41.91%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.55%
Phosphorus:297.89mg
29.79%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.23%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.73%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.33%
Potassium:356.56mg
10.19%
Folate:34.21µg
8.55%
Vitamin C:6.51mg
7.89%
Magnesium:27.86mg
6.97%
Iron:1.18mg
6.57%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.28%
Calcium:52.44mg
5.24%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.77%
Copper:0.09mg
4.44%
Vitamin A:131.43IU
2.63%
Fiber:0.65g
2.59%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.12%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.82%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%