Spicy Apricot Chicken (with Bonus Leftovers Idea)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/3 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, thoroughly brown and cook chicken on all sides in vegetable oil. add garlic; saute lightly (don't let brown).
• 2 in a medium bowl, combine apricot preserves, dijon mustard, dried apricots, chicken broth and crushed red pepper. evenly pour over chicken in skillet. simmer, covered, 5 minutes over low heat till sauce is slightly thickened.
• 3 leftovers: drain off the sauce and chill. chop up the leftover chicken and apricots. add some mayo, flaked toasted almonds and sliced green onions, and you have a delicious chicken and apricot salad.