Apricot & Lemon Glazed Chicken

This dish pairs lean, high-protein chicken breast with a tangy, naturally sweet apricot and lemon glaze for a quick, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts · 628 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin · 15 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons apricot spread · 242 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice · 3 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons water

Method

1. Rub the ground cumin evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

   

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through and golden.

   

3. Remove the chicken from the skillet, transfer to a plate, and cover to keep warm.

   

4. In the same skillet, add the apricot spread, lemon juice, and water. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.

   

5. Spoon the warm apricot-lemon glaze over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.