Sunday, January 30, 2011

Spicy Apricot Glazed Chicken


I have to admit that I used this recipe because I already had all the ingredients in the pantry.  If you’re like me, you eat a lot of chicken, so I’m always looking for new ways to turn this staple into something new and exciting.  Well, as exciting as Chicken can be.


Ingredients:

  • ¼ Cup Apricot Jam
  • ¼ Teaspoon Red-Pepper Flakes
  • 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Salt and Pepper to taste






Preparation:

            Preheat your oven to the broil setting.  Set one of you oven racks 4 inches from the heat.  In a small bowl, stir together the Jam and the Red Pepper Flakes; set the glaze aside.




            Place the Chicken Breasts on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and season with Salt and Pepper.   




            Broil the Chicken 5 -6 minutes, when the Chicken becomes opaque.

            Brush the Chicken with the Apricot-Pepper Glaze and return to the oven to broil for another 4-5 minutes.  An instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breasts should read 165 degrees.





            This recipe is so simple, but packs a lot of flavor.  I was worried that broiling the Chicken would make it tough, but I have never been more wrong.  This might have been the juiciest Chicken I have ever prepared.  Pair it with your favorite side dish and you’ve got a meal to please even the pickiest eaters!

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